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
Cliff Swallow Study Partners
This summer A Rocha Canada took flight with a swallow monitoring program at Brooksdale Environmental Centre (Surrey, BC). With expertise and help from members of the Vancouver Avian Research Centre, we successfully captured, banded and released [...]
"Just Growing" Intern reflects on outreach work in the garden
This summer (2014) four Just Growing interns and learning the ins and outs of community development through this program, especially as it relates to growing and preparing fresh organic vegetables. Some of our community garden [...]
Intern Reflection: Sarah Duncan | December 3rd, 2013
I have felt privileged to learn so many things from so many beautiful people at A Rocha, people who possess wisdom, passion and heart. My learning has ranged from how to grow closer to the [...]





