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Grace Lutheran Church Garden Build Phase II, February 27, 9am – noon.
3869 State Street
The church would like to double the number of raised bed gardens in order to meet demand. The boxes for the raised beds have already been constructed and it is now a matter of putting dirt and amendment into place.

Art Show, May 6, 4:00-7:00pm
The Loft, 821 State Street
The Creation Care themed art show takes place as part of 1st Thursday in downtown Santa Barbara. We are still accepting submissions. Contact me at rich.dixon@arocha.org

Recycling and Sustainability Workshop, March 14, 7pm
The Loft, 821 State Street
This event got an overwhelming response last year so please RSVP for head count at rich.dixon@arocha.org

Five Loaves Community Garden Ground Breaking, May 8 (tentative), 10am
A Rocha Project Site – 1001 Cieneguitas Road, Santa Barbara
Please join us as we break ground on five-acres of land being cultivated into a food source for the poor in our community and a valuable site for creation care education and fieldwork.

Hope for Creation: A Live Simulcast Event with Dr. Matthew Sleeth, April 21 – 7:30pm
The Loft, 821 State Street, 7:30pm
A Rocha will host a live simulcast event, on the eve of Earth Day, featuring Dr. Matthew Sleeth, author of Serve God Save the Planet. We will discuss Hope for Creation and respond during a live Q & A.

Creation Care Camp – June 7-9
A Rocha Project Site – 1001 Cieneguitas Road, Santa Barbara
We look forward to our second year of offering a children’s Creation Care Camp, which includes hands-on learning opportunities, hikes, scientific illustration, and many other engaging activities. Cost is $50.

A Rocha Institute - June 6-12
Various Venues, Santa Barbara

Topics will cover: fundraising; forming partnerships between non profits; theology; educational outreach; and practical fieldwork led by outstanding scientists. This is a perfect opportunity for you or someone you know who is looking to lead a creation care project in their community. Please contact institute@arocha.org  or call 805-452-2285 for more information. This week long workshop costs $295 for students and $395 for non-students and includes housing and food. Guest presenters include Ed Brown of Care of Creation, Theologian Christopher Wright (Remotely), and Ben Lowe of Renewal.

Volunteer
Weekly, monthly, or, if traveling from outside our area, a short term volunteer stay by doing the following:
Iimplementing our agricultural project
Raised bed garden upkeep
Native plant restoration work
Pollinator monitoring, or
trail maintenance projects.
Contact info@arochasb.org to learn more.

Educational Outreach
Join us in 2009 at The Loft, 821 State Street. All events begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Membership
To learn more or to be added to our e-newsletter list contact us at: info@arochasb.org or 805.613.SBAR

Read Dr. Matthew Sleeths Book Serve God, Save The Planet
Start a discussion group
Listen to one of Dr. Sleeths talks