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Micro to Macro

The A Rocha story is big, colourful and complicated, spanning over forty years, six continents, a whole host of humans and other species and more work than seems possible for the dedicated but relatively few staff and volunteers who carry it out. So each year we try and tell it through a different lens, weaving the same threads together in a new way. We’d like to introduce you to our theme for 2025: Micro to macro. 

All conservation – no matter the scale – plays its role in creation care. Great or tiny, every living thing matters to the Lord. From learning about the little mushrooms in the Czech Republic to restoring and protecting West Bugwe forest in Uganda, from influencing the global church to nursing birds with broken wings, A Rocha is involved in projects of all sizes, minuscule, small, large, vast and global. 

We envision a future where life on Earth – from the tiniest insect to the largest mammal – is valued, protected, and sustained for generations to come. 

Through this year, we’ll be bringing you stories from across the scale. In the meantime, do look at our campaign page here.  

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Join our virtual Lent book club!

Wednesdays from 5 March to 9 April from 8pm to 9pm GMT. 

What does the cross have to do with how we live in Creation now and our expectations of eternity? How does it transform our relationship with God, each other, and the wider world?  You are warmly invited to be part of a six-week Lent group exploring what the Bible has to say about the whole story of the cross, based on “The Whole Easter Story” by Jo Swinney (BRF’s Lent Book for 2025). Join others from around the world for honest conversation, prayer and encouragement to go deeper in your life with God in the lead up to Easter.   This study will be hosted by Jo Swinney and Jo Herbert-James (A Rocha UK), with guest contributors from others in the A Rocha family and beyond.  Book your free place 
Week 1 (5 March) The Whole Story  Guest contributor: Rev Dr Dave Bookless UK 
Week 2 (12 March) God & people  Guest contributor: Sylvia Muia, Kenya 
Week 3 (19 March) God & creation  Guest contributor: Mico Salas, Philippines 
Week 4 (26 March) Human relationships  Guest contributor: Dr Rod Wilson, Canada 
Week 5 (2 April) People & creation  Kuki Rokhum, India 
Week 6 (9 April) Now & what is to come  Jocabed Solano, Panama 
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Monitoring Tatalu’s water quality

When you imagine a river, what do you see? Perhaps you hear the sound of water crashing over rocks or notice the clarity of the stream, revealing fish swimming along its current. Rivers like the Little Campbell River hold a quiet kind of power by offering a peaceful escape, a break from the digital chaos of modern life. 

Known as Tatalu to the Semiahmoo First Nation, the Little Campbell River’s watershed is home to diverse wildlife, including some endangered species. Maintaining the health of this river is crucial, not only for its ecosystem but also for activities like shellfish harvesting in the bay. 

A Rocha Canada’s Conservation Science team at the Brooksdale Environmental Centre has been monitoring the river’s water quality for many years. They gather data on key factors like pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, conductivity, depth, turbidity, and bacterial and chemical contamination. This data, collected from many sites, helps assess water quality changes over time, including seasonal and daily fluctuations. The data then directly informs environmental management decisions that will protect and improve the river’s health.  

Discover more about A Rocha’s work in the Tatalu