Surrey Nature Centre
Nestled beside Green Timbers Urban Forest, the Surrey Nature Centre is a place for kids and adults to explore nature in Surrey. To add to your fun, pick up an activity backpack or fishing rod from the front desk.
The Surrey Nature Centre will be closed Monday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 30, including the electric vehicle charging stations. We will reopen for regular business hours on October 31.
Address
14225 Green Timbers Way
Surrey, BC V3T 0J2
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30am–4:00pm
Saturday
9:00am–4:00pm
Closed Sundays and statutory holidays
Interpretive space
Discover our updated nature interpretive space! We offer a space for adults to sit, chat and peruse our library full of field books and non-fiction nature books. We also have a family space with cozy couches for your littles, an extensive collection of children's books and a puppet theatre to spark creativity. We currently have our birds' nest collection in our new shadow drawers and, as always, lots of natural items to touch and discover. Entry is free and our interpretive space is open during our regular opening hours.
Early years programs
Are you looking for an outdoor program for you preschool-aged child? Or, a program that you and your child can attend together to explore nature? If so, then we have the outdoor programs for you!
Are you wanting to bring your preschool class on a fieldtrip? Check out our Nature Wonders program.
Fall programs
Fungi fun! (ages 6-12)
Search for mushrooms in the forest! Learn about common fungi in Surrey and create a spore print using mushrooms to take home.
October 12 (1 - 2:30pm)
$7.50/child
Register online (activity id: 400925)
Fungi walk (ages 19+)
Curious about fungi? Come learn about local mushrooms on a nature walk with Surrey Nature Centre staff. Get hands-on and create your own spore print using mushrooms to take home.
October 19 (10 - 11:30am)
$4.50/person
Register online (activity id: 400917)
Guided nature walks
Join a Surrey Nature Centre team member for an in-person, guided nature walk. Walks are designed for all ages and will go rain or shine. Register online.
10:00–10:45am
- October 12 and 23
- November 9 and 20
- December 14
Nature exploration for groups
Bring your group for a guided walk or program (all ages and children programs available) to deepen their connection to nature and Green Timbers Park. Walks can be tailored to your group's interests and badges ($2 each) can be added to the programs.
School programs & teacher activity kits
Complement your classroom teaching by scheduling an in-person school program or by renting one of our teacher activity kits complete with materials, games and lesson ideas.
NEW indoor winter school programs launching this January.
Please note, if you bring your class for a self-led field trip you may be asked to move you activities based on already scheduled Surrey Nature Centre activities and programs. We suggest you call ahead.
Story time
10:00–10:45am
Join us for an outdoor story followed by a nature-inspired activity. Story time takes place outside (rain or shine); children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online.
- September 28
- October 16 and 26
- November 13 and 23
