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.
Transforming People and Places
The latest news on our projects
Saving the Western Toad and More!
A Rocha's Conservation team at the Brooksdale Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC had a full plate in summer 2015. They studied endangered frogs, controlled invasive species and much more. A total of 7 projects were [...]
Summer Daycamp – A Moment of Wonder
By Isabel Packevicz (Environmental Education Intern) (Brooksdale Environmental Centre - Surrey, BC) Photos: Le-chi Mao In addition to one-day education events during the summer, the A Rocha Brooksdale environmental education team ran a week-long daycamp [...]
Brooksdale Bird Banding
Article by Jo Greenwood This summer the Conservation Team has been monitoring the Barn, Tree, and Cliff Swallow nests at A Rocha Canada’s Brooksdale Environmental Centre. Currently the team is monitoring 5 Barn Swallow nests, [...]





