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
Buzzing With Excitement: Hummingbird Research at A Rocha BC
Buzzing With Excitement: Hummingbird Research at A Rocha BC Are hummingbirds drinking "organic" nectar? Discover why the conservation science team is collecting hummingbird urine! By Abby Ciona, A Rocha Conservation Science & Communications Assistant [...]
Lessons From Earth: Slowing Down, Showing Up, and Starting Where You Are
Lessons From Earth: Slowing Down, Showing Up, and Starting Where You Are In a world where digital engagement often means chasing impressions and quick wins, an A Rocha volunteer reflects on how the natural world [...]
TCRs in the Wild: Gillian
Written by Gillian Brouwer, Tatalu Conservation Resident -- One of my prayers as I started off my time in the Tatalu Conservation Residency (TCR) program at A Rocha was that I might more so seek [...]