A place of restoration, inspiration, and preparation
The A Rocha BC Centre (previously the “Brooksdale Environmental Centre”) is a place of transformation. The flagship project of A Rocha Canada, it is one of the most dynamic Christian environmental centres in North America. This 27-acre property is a living lab comprised of forests, a threatened river system, organic gardens, and heritage houses. The unique combination of sensitive wildlife habitat and agricultural land makes the A Rocha BC Centre more than a showpiece, but a place where critical environmental issues are researched, addressed, and solved. In addition to running a guest house for overnight retreats, we welcome Tatalu Conservation Residents and volunteers to join in our work.
The A Rocha BC Centre is grateful to work within the TATALU (Little Campbell River) Watershed on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish people: including Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Stó:lō and W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations.
The Barn Restoration Project
At A Rocha Canada, we envision a world where communities flourish alongside nature. For over 20 years, our BC Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC, has inspired thousands to care deeply about the earth and others through practical immersion experiences in nature for people of all ages. Whether its growing food, studying threatened species, planting trees or attending a retreat or workshop; when people are equipped to steward the earth and work together both people and places are transformed.
Event: Summer Shindig
Join us for an evening of delicious farm-fresh Hearty Appetizers + Beverages, both a Live + Online Auction, a Raffle, and a Concert by The Coveralls!
When: September 20th, 5 pm
Transforming People and Places
The latest news on our projects
All Things Bright and Beetleful
Written by Aurora Sarchet, a Conservation Science resident. --- Today, I am going to introduce you to a beetle. “What?” you say, “A beetle? I don’t really like those. Too many legs.” “Too bad!” I [...]
Silent Auction 2023: A Rocha BC Guest House Quilt
Place your bids here! We are auctioning this intricate quilt - all proceeds go to the A Rocha BC Guest House! Starting bid: $400* Bidding ends: October 15th Pick-up: 1620 192 St, Surrey [...]
Science Spotlight: The Dry Reach, An Impassable Barrier
The Dry Reach, An Impassable Barrier A Science Spotlight By Steven Esau, Water Quality Technician (BC) September 23, 2023 Every summer, a curious thing happens to the Tatalu / Little Campbell [...]