Stay at our field study centres
Whether you want a welcoming base with research facilities for your own field
studies, or just want to have a holiday at a working centre where you can learn
more about A Rocha at first hand, our field study centres may meet your needs.
The accommodation varies from very basic dormitories to en-suite and family
rooms.
Canada
A Rocha Canada has the use of two field study centres: the Brooksdale
Environmental Centre, in British Columbia and in Southern Manitoba’s Pembina
Valley.
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The Brooksdale Environmental Centre is situated on the
Pacific Coast in British Columbia, just north of the Canada-USA border. The
property includes environmentally sensitive land along the Little Campbell
River, which supports a diversity of birds, plants, insects and fish. Nearby is
Boundary Bay, the top-rated Important Bird Area (IBA) in Canada. The property,
with its pastures and beautiful heritage buildings, houses the national office,
as well as our on-site education, conservation, sustainable living activities.
The centre is ideal for those looking for research opportunities or just
hands-on experience.
Contact: A Rocha Canada, 19353 16th Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 9V2, Canada.
Tel +1-604-542-9006. E-mail:
british.columbia@arocha.ca
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Welcome to our award-winning B&B and retreat centre, located at the edge
of the Pembina Valley. The A Rocha Prairie Canada – Pembina Valley Field
Station is a member of the Manitoba Rural Tourism Association and is a
recipient of the Pembina Valley Tourism 2010 "Award of Distinction".
We encourage guests to connect a “sense of place” with caring for creation.
We offer 6 km of hiking trails on the property and easy access to the trails in
the Pembina Valley Provincial Park. The view from the deck and dining room is
spectacular as it looks onto the ever-changing view of the Pembina River Valley
and the quiet is often only broken by the sounds of bird song. This is a truly
awe-inspiring place!
Contact: Box 2248, Morden, R6M 1B9, Canada.
Tel: +1-204-246-2059, Email:
manitoba@arocha.ca
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France
A Rocha France has the use of two field study centres: Les Tourades in the
Vallée des Baux, Provence, and Les Courmettes near Nice.
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Les Tourades is located 4 km east of Arles, within easy
reach of the well-known Camargue wetlands, the plain of the Crau and the
Alpilles hills. Our study site at the Ilon estate includes marsh, woodland and
grassland and is 7 km from the centre.
Contact: A Rocha France, Les Tourades, Route de Coste Basse (D33b), 13200
Arles, France. Tel +33 (0) 490 960 158. E-mail:
france@arocha.org
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Les Courmettes lies in the hills behind Nice. The 600
hectare site, rising from 300 to 1200 metres, holds a wealth of natural habitats
and has spectacular views of the Côte d'Azur. It also has a conference centre,
accommodation for up to 25 volunteers, and welcomes thousands of day-visitors
each year for a range of activities from walking to environmental education.
Contact: A Rocha France, Le Domaine des Courmettes, 06140
Tourrettes sur Loup, France. Tel: +33 (0)4 92 11 02 32. E-mail:
courmettes@arocha.org
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Kenya
 Mwamba is on
the coast at Watamu, 100 km north of Mombasa. Offshore is a National Marine Park
and Reserve with world-class coral reefs. Nearby is the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest,
one of the most important forests for bird conservation in all Africa, and Mida
Creek, a superb mangrove ecosystem composed from seven out of nine East African
mangrove species. This is a perfect location for studying - or just enjoying - a
wide range of species and habitats. Formerly a guest house, the centre is now
being gradually renovated.
Contact: Henry and Belinda Kigen, A Rocha Kenya, Mwamba Field Study Centre,
PO Box 383, Watamu 80202, Kenya. Tel +254 (0)20 233 5865; E-mail:
mwamba@arocha.org
Portugal
 Cruzinha, in
the Algarve, South Portugal, is surrounded by the attractive farmlands of the
Quinta da Rocha peninsula and overlooks the Alvor estuary. The nearest large
towns are Portimão and Lagos, Cruzinha being half-way between them. Regular
visitors to the centre include school and university groups, as well as families
and individuals. There are excellent areas for plants, birds and insects within
easy walking distance of the centre and both Cape St Vincent and the Monchique
hills are within easy reach by car or bus.
Contact: Marcial Felgueiras, Cruzinha, Apt 41, 8501-903 Mexilhoeira Grande,
Portugal. Tel/Fax +351 282 968380. E-mail:
portugal@arocha.org
UK
 The UK
residential centre is in Southall, west London. It is a short ride from Heathrow
Airport, with easy access to central London. Volunteers can get involved in
conservation work at the Minet Country Park - our study site, in practical tasks
around the Centre, or join in with community activities, such as our
environmental summer playschemes. We also welcome visitors who wish to use us as
a base for a holiday in London, whilst also experiencing A Rocha Living
Waterways (our UK flagship project). Come and enjoy this vibrant multi-cultural
town and explore the famous sites of our capital city. We look forward to
welcoming you!
Contact: Kim Nianglian, A Rocha UK, 18/19 Avenue Road, Southall, Middlesex
UB1 3BL, England. Tel +44 (0)20 8574 5935 Fax +44 (0)20 8571 6471. E-mail:
uk@arocha.org
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