HQ Function

The Surrey location, particularly the Brooksdale Environmental Centre, serves as the national administrative hub and a primary site for conservation projects, environmental education programs, sustainable agriculture initiatives, and community engagement.

Notable Features:

Brooksdale Environmental Centre features a heritage farmhouse, conservation lands including wetlands and forests, walking trails, a community garden, research facilities, and educational spaces. It is a living laboratory and community hub.

Work Culture:

Passionate, mission-driven, and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on hands-on conservation, faith-based environmentalism, community building, and experiential learning. Staff and volunteers often work closely together in both office and field settings.

HQ Significance:

It's the flagship centre for A Rocha Canada, showcasing their model of integrated conservation, education, and community. It's also the administrative core for national operations and strategy.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters and Brooksdale Centre embody A Rocha's core values: Christian faith, conservation, community, cross-cultural engagement, and cooperation. The site itself reflects a commitment to stewardship and sustainable living.

Location:

A Rocha Canada is an integral part of A Rocha International, a global network of Christian conservation organizations operating in over 20 countries across six continents. While A Rocha Canada's direct operations are within Canada, it collaborates with and supports the wider A Rocha family through shared learning, expertise exchange, prayer, and sometimes fundraising for international projects. This global connection allows for a broader impact on conservation and environmental education worldwide.

Street Address:

19353 16th Ave

City:

Surrey

State/Province:

British Columbia

Country:

Canada