In-Person Programs

Program and Event Schedule

Pre-registration is required for some events.

Ongoing

Biodiversity exhibit at the Surrey Nature Centre | April to June

Visit the Surrey Nature Centre and explore our interpretive gallery to learn about biodiversity. Discover how species in Green Timbers Park are connected and see how you can help biodiversity through community science projects. Drop-in anytime during operating hours. All ages.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Nature Bingo | April 22-June 1

Have fun in nature with your friends and family and look for items on the Nature Bingo card. Fill the entire card and return it to the Newton Library for a prize until June 1. Visit the Newton Library to pick up a Nature Bingo card while available. Drop-in anytime during operating hours. All ages.

Newton Library (13795 70 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Take Home DIY: Weaved Newspaper Basket | April 22-June 8

Use recycled newspapers or magazines to weave a basket. Instructions are available to take home at the Strawberry Hill Library until June 8. Drop-in anytime during operating hours. Ages 18+

Strawberry Hill Library (7399 122 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

April

Become a Community Scientist | April 20, 1-2:30pm

Celebrate Earth Day and explore biodiversity in Surrey parks! Become a community scientist and learn how to use iNaturalist and make high quality observations through guided nature tours and presentations. Bring your smart phone or tablet with registered iNaturalist account and dress for the weather.

Hazelnut Meadows Community Park (14069 68 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | April 23, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Port Kells Library (18885 88 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | April 23, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. Ages 1-4.

Strawberry Hill Library (7399 122 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Online Nature Storytime | April 25, 11-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! For this online program, we will be using Microsoft Teams. All ages.

Online.

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | April 26, 10-11am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

City Centre Library (10350 University Dr)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Get Growing | April 27, 10am-4pm

Join us at Get Growing, the Darts Hill spring open-house event. Take part in free, family-friendly activities that include live music, gardening workshops, storytime, and more! Drop-in. All ages.

Darts Hill Garden Park (1633 170 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Bioblitz at Latimer Park | April 27, 10am-2pm

Have fun as we discover bugs, flowers and animals. Learn to use iNaturalist to record what you find. Bring your mobile phone to record with, and dress for the weather. Drop-in. Ages 6+.

Latimer Park (19258 28 Ave)

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society, Little Campbell Watershed Society, Langley Environmental Partners Society and NatureKids BC.

Medicine Roller Making with Deanna Miller | April 27, 1-2:30pm

Create your own blend using pre-infused medicinal oils and essential oils. Ages 18+.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Shoreline Cleanup | April 28, 10am-12pm

Join us as we pick up litter along the shoreline of Semiahmoo Bay. Bring gloves, dress for the weather and wear beach footwear. Tools provided. All ages.

West Beach (foot of High Street off Marine Dr, White Rock)

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society. Pre-register at mshiker4@gmail.com.

Mud Bay, Where Will All the Water Go? | April 28, 10am-12pm

What is the mystery at Mud Bay Park? Come and learn where the water goes with a living dyke to how a set-back dyke can create a saltwater marsh with incursion of water from Mud Bay back onto land. Drop-in. All ages.

Mud Bay Park (13030 48 Ave). Meet at the parking lot kiosk.

Hosted by White Rock and Surrey Naturalists and City of Surrey Coastal.

Climate Solutions 101 | April 29, 1:30-3pm

Do you want to learn the latest science to better understand what we can do to slow climate change? Join educators from RegenerateBC to learn about potential solutions! Ages 18+.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

City Nature Challenge Bioblitz | April 29, 5:30-7pm

Celebrate the return of the birds with a City Nature Challenge Bioblitz and scenic walk on the Serpentine Fen Nature Trail in Surrey. Learn how to use eBird or iNaturalist, and how to identify a variety of marsh species! Dress for the weather. All ages.

Serpentine Wildlife Management Area (44 Ave and King George Blvd)

Hosted by Birds Canada.Pre-register at krisc@birdscanada.org.

May

Accessible Trillium Walk | May 1, 1-3pm

Spot trillium flowers along a compacted universal access trail designed for people with varying abilities. This easy, 800-metre walk includes interpretive stops by nature guides. Drop-in. All ages.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking Lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St)

Hosted by Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society.

Nature Kids STEAM Club: Chia Pets | May 1, 3:30-4:30pm

Join us to plant your own chia pet. The STEAM Club explores science, technology, engineering, art, and math. All supplies provided. Ages 8-10.

Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Garden Work Party | May 2, 10am-12pm

Join our Head Gardeners in the care and maintenance of Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Learn various skills including pruning, weeding, labelling, and more! Everyone is welcome to participate - no experience is required. Tools and training provided. Ages 18+.

Bear Creek Park (13750 88 Ave). Meet just east of the splash park.

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | May 2, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Heritage Gardens, A Sustainable Cemetery | May 2, 12-2pm

Come visit an eco-friendly green burial cemetery where wildlife is supported, and life is buzzing around the resident bee hives. Learn about the special accommodations for bats and birds, the protected flowering gardens, and the natural conservation area that borders the Little Campbell River. All ages.

Heritage Gardens Cemetery (19082 16 Ave). Meet at the office, across the driveway from the main parking lot.

Hosted by White Rock and Surrey Naturalists. Pre-register at whiterocksurreynats@gmail.com or call 604-591-7899.

Identify Invasive Plants | May 2, 5:30-7pm

Do you know how to identify the invasive plants that lurk in our forest’s understory? Join us for a guided walk at Colebrook Park to identify invasive and native plant species in Surrey’s urban forest. Learn how these plants arrived here, why they disrupt our ecosystems, and what we can do stop them. Drop-in. All ages.

Colebrook Park (14311 Colebrook Road)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Birding for Beginners | May 4, 9am-12pm

Ready to meet some of our local avian neighbours and for some AHA moments as we share some basic birdwatching pointers? Learn about their behaviours and how to identify our chirpy friends. Please bring binoculars if available. All ages.

Elgin Heritage Park (13723 Crescent Road). Meet at the Kiosk entrance beside parking lot.

Hosted by White Rock and Surrey Naturalists. Pre-register at whiterockandsurreynats@gmail.com or call 604-591-7899.

Arbor Day Celebration | May 4, 10am-1pm

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees and helping grow Surrey’s urban forest. Plant 50 new shade trees and 250 forest trees and shrubs, enjoy music, kids’ activities and more. Free lunch provided to planters (while quantities last). Tools and training provided. Come prepared to get dirty! Drop-in. All ages.

Salmonberry Park (19054 72A Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Learn to Fish | May 4, 10am-12pm

In this 2-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification & biology, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands on fishing! All equipment is provided; programs run rain or shine. Parent participation required. Ages 5-15.

Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 100 Ave). Meet at the south end of Green Timbers Lake.

Hosted by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Pre-register at www.gofishbc.com.

Sheep to Shawl Demonstration | May 4, 10am-4pm

Drop by Museum of Surrey and watch the Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners create a woven scarf from raw sheep's wool to finished scarf in just a few hours! Drop-in. All ages.

Museum of Surrey (17710 56A Ave)

Hosted by Museum of Surrey.

Textile Dye Garden Open House | May 4, 1-4pm

Learn about local and Indigenous plants used for textiles and dyeing. Tour the garden and see demonstrations of spinning and weaving. Drop-in. All ages.

Museum of Surrey (17710 56A Ave)

Hosted by Museum of Surrey.

Movie for Change: 2040 | May 4, 2-3:30pm

Join us for a documentary movie about climate change. Drop-in. All ages.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Create EcoArt with English Ivy | May 5, 1-4pm

Learn and discover about English Ivy as an invasive species that can be a versatile and inspiring art material. Gain knowledge on how to process, store and create with this plant and leave with your very own wall hanging or art piece. Surrey Arts and Culture instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. Drop-in. All ages.

Clayton Community Centre (7155 187A St). Meet in the 114 Visual Arts Studio.

Hosted by City of Surrey Community Arts.

Climate Solutions 101 | May 6, 1:30-3pm

Do you want to learn the latest science to better understand what we can do to slow climate change? Join educators from RegenerateBC to learn about potential solutions! Ages 18+.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Nature Artsy Kids | May 6, 3:30-4:30pm

Join us for a nature-themed craft. We will read a picture book and make a related craft. Ages 6-9.

Clayton Library (7155 187A St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Nature Pajama Storytime | May 6, 6:30-7pm

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! Drop-in. All ages.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | May 8, 10-11am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Cloverdale Library (5642 176A St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Animals of the Forest | May 8, 6:30-7:30pm

So many animals call the forest home. Are they out in the day or at night? Where do they sleep? What do they eat? We will hunt for answers to these questions and more! Drop-in. All ages.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking Lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St)

Hosted by Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society and NatureKids BC.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | May 9, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Nature Work Party | May 9, 4:30-6:30pm

Join us in caring for Surrey parks. Help remove invasive plant species, clean up litter, and enhance habitat within the park. Tools and training provided. Bring water and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Drop in at either 10:00am or 10:30am. All ages.

Sullivan Park (6272 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Youth Invasive Plant Removal | May 9, 5-6:30pm

Join other youth in caring for Surrey's urban forest by removing invasive plants from the park. No experience required. Tools and training provided. Open to Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad volunteers and youth aged 13-18. Bring your friends!

Sullivan Park (6272 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Nature Pajama Storytime | May 9, 6:30-7pm

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! Drop-in. All ages.

Newton Library (13795 70 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day | May 11, 7-9am

Join us for a birding walk to look for migratory shore birds, songbirds, and raptors. Bring your binoculars if you have them, and dress for the weather! Ages 5+

Blackie Spit Park (3136 McBride Ave)

Hosted by Birds Canada and Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society. Pre-register at blueheron@birdsonthebay.ca.

Guided Nature Walk at the Surrey Nature Centre | May 11, 10-10:40am

Join one of our team members for a guided nature walk around the Surrey Nature Centre and Green Timbers Park. Walks are designed for all ages and will go rain or shine.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at naturecentre@surrey.ca. or call 604-502-6065.

Guided Plant Walk | May 11, 10-11:30am

Join Kwantlen First Nation Elder Karen Gabriel for a presentation and guided walk on local plant life. Learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants growing in our urban parks as well as some of the more poisonous plants to watch out for. Parent participation required. Ages 10+.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Guided Nature Walk | May 11, 11am-1pm

Join us for a nature walk in Green Timbers. Make friends and learn something new along the way. Visit Green Timbers Urban Forest by the lake after the walk. Walks are for all ages, rain or shine. Drop-in.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way). Meet at the Surrey Nature Centre parking lot, by the main building.

Hosted by Green Timbers Heritage Society.

Salmon Send-Off | May 11, 11am-3:30pm

Learn about the benefits of salmon enhancement, and how we protect and nurture the salmon that call the Serpentine River home. Fun activities for all ages: release new baby salmon into the river to grow big and strong! Watch as they swim away to a new adventure in the river and out to the ocean. Drop-in. All ages.

Tynehead Hatchery (16585 93 Ave)

Hosted by Serpentine Enhancement Society.

River Basin Days - Pollinator Investigators | May 11, 12:30-1:30pm and 2-3pm

Join us for hands on, family-friendly activities that explore the wonderful world of pollinators and flowering plants! Learn about the challenges pollinators face, how you can help pollinators thrive, and the basics of planting a pollinator garden. All ages.

Bear Creek Park (13750 88 Ave). Meet at the beginning of the trail headed to the Bear Creek Gardens just outside of the Surrey Arts Centre parking lot.

Hosted by Fraser River Discovery Centre. Pre-register at www.jotform.com/203517054750248.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | May 11, 1-2pm

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Newton Library (13795 70 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Nature Teen Tin Can Craft | May 11, 1-3pm

Join us to upcycle tin cans into pots for your plants, school supplies, and more! Ages 12-18.

Clayton Library (7155 187A St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Recycled Crafts | May 11, 2-3:30pm

Create a card holder from discarded books. Ages 14+.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Birding in the Biodiversity Preserve | May 12, 7-9am

Join us for a birding walk to look for raptors and migratory songbirds in the wetland and forest habitats of Surrey’s newest biodiversity preserve. Bring your binoculars if you have them, and dress for the weather. Ages 5+.

Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve Park (1398 168 St)

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society. Pre-register at blueheron@birdsonthebay.ca.

Clayton Seed Library Meetup | May 12, 10:30am-12:30pm

Volunteer with the Clayton Seed Library every month and learn some gardening tips and tricks in the process. Drop-in. All ages.

Clayton Library (7155 187A St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Climate Solutions 101 | May 13, 1:30-3pm

Do you want to learn the latest science to better understand what we can do to slow climate change? Join educators from RegenerateBC to learn about potential solutions! Ages 18+

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Owl Prowl | May 14, 6-7:30pm

Come have hoot! Enjoy a short presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L), meet live owls, and go on a guided walk through the park to look for signs of these feathery wonders. Parent participation required. Ages 5+

Godwin Biodiversity Preserve Park (9016 164 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Nature Storytime in the Park | May 15, 10-10:40am

Enjoy a nature story with your child in the forest, followed by a nature adventure. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. All ages.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way). Meet in the Plaza.

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at naturecentre@surrey.ca. or call 604-502-6065.

Learn to Fish | May 15, 6-8pm

In this 2-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification & biology, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands on fishing! All equipment is provided; programs run rain or shine. Parent participation required. Ages 5-15.

Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 100 Ave). Meet at the south end of Green Timbers Lake.

Hosted by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Pre-register online.

Identify Native Plants | May 15, 6:30-8pm

Join our guides for a nature walk and learn to identify plants of our local biogeoclimatic zone. You’ll learn to recognize trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Drop-in. All ages.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking Lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St)

Hosted by Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society.

"Birdinar" on Aerial Insectivores and Insects | May 15, 7-8pm

Celebrate migratory birds with this online presentation about Aerial Insectivores. Learn why this group of birds is the most in decline in Canada, how to identify them, and what to do to help them. This webinar is available on Zoom. A bird walk is organized later that week (May 18) after the online event. Ages 18+.

Online.

Hosted by Birds Canada. Pre-register at dbradley@birdscanada.org.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | May 16, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

STEM Club | May 16, 3-4pm

The STEM Club explores Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Join us for a nature-themed experiment. Ages 8-10.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Kids Craft Club | May 17, 3-4pm

Join us for nature-themed crafting fun! Ages 8-10.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Celebrate National Endangered Species Day | May 17, 5:30-7pm

Discover some of the most endangered, secretive and fascinating bird species that we strive to better understand and conserve in our province. During the event, play a fun bird trivia with us, watch exclusive short movies, and win participation swag! All ages.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Birds Canada. Pre-register at rtorrenta@birdscanada.org.

Guided Plant Walk | May 18, 10-11:30am

Join Kwantlen First Nation Elder Karen Gabriel for a presentation and guided walk on local plant life. Learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants growing in our urban parks as well as some of the more poisonous plants to watch out for. Parent participation required. Ages 10+.

Sanford Hall, Kwomais Point Park (1367 128 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Birding at the Serpentine Fen | May 18, 10am-12pm

Birdwatching at the Serpentine Fen offers can yield some memorable experiences enhanced with access to viewing towers and level walking paths. The neighbouring Serpentine River and wetland supports a variety of wildlife, plants and birds. Birding beginners welcome. All ages.

Serpentine Wildlife Management Area (44 Ave and King George Blvd)

Hosted by White Rock and Surrey Naturalists and Birds Canada. Pre-register at whiterocksurreynats@gmail.com or call 604-591-7899.

Nature Work Party | May 18, 10-11:30am and 10:30am-12pm

Join us in caring for Surrey parks. Help remove invasive plant species, clean up litter, and enhance habitat within the park. Tools and training provided. Bring water and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Drop in at either 10:00am or 10:30am. All ages.

Bolivar Park (13591 Crestview Drive)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Nature Craft | May 18, 11am-12pm

Join us for a nature-themed craft. All ages.

Strawberry Hill Library (7399 122 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Youth Invasive English Ivy Removal | May 18, 1-2:30pm and 1:30-3pm

Join other youth in caring for Surrey's urban forest by removing invasive plants from the park. After the removal, work alongside a Visual Artist to turn the ivy into materials for future art workshops. No experience required. Tools and training provided. Open to Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad volunteers and youth aged 13-18. Bring your friends!

Robertson Drive Park (12714 92 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Movie for Change: Entangled | May 18, 2-3:30pm

Join us for a documentary movie about environmental change. Drop-in. All ages.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Create EcoArt with English Ivy | May 19, 1-4pm

Learn and discover about English Ivy as an invasive species that can be a versatile and inspiring art material. Gain knowledge on how to process, store and create with this plant and leave with your very own wall hanging or art piece. Surrey Arts and Culture instructors are practicing artists and experienced art educators. Drop-in. All ages.

Clayton Community Centre (7155 187A St). Meet in the 114 Visual Arts Studio.

Hosted by Surrey Parks and City of Surrey Community Arts.

Plant Loop Self Guided Tour | May 20, 1-4pm

Native plants are laid out on a hillside nature trail. The written guide will help you discover over 50 labelled native plants. When you are finished, take a stroll through Mrs. Darts’ glorious rhododendrons in full bloom! Drop-in. All ages. Visit the welcome table to borrow the self-guided tour booklet.

Darts Hill Garden Park (1633 170 St).

Hosted by Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society.

Garden Work Party | May 21, 10am-12pm

Join our Head Gardeners in the care and maintenance of Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Learn various skills including pruning, weeding, labelling, and more! Everyone is welcome to participate - no experience is required. Tools and training provided. Ages 18+.

Darts Hill Garden Park (1680 168 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Nature Family Storytime | May 21, 10:30-11am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! Drop-in. All ages.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Owl Prowl | May 21, 6-7:30pm

Come have hoot! Enjoy a short presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L), meet live owls, and go on a guided walk through the park to look for signs of these feathery wonders. Parent participation required. Ages 5+

Historic Stewart Farm (13723 Crescent Road)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Guided Nature Walk at the Surrey Nature Centre | May 22, 10-10:40am

Join one of our team members for a guided nature walk around the Surrey Nature Centre and Green Timbers Park. Walks are designed for all ages and will go rain or shine.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way). Meet in the Plaza.

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at naturecentre@surrey.ca. or call 604-502-6065.

Biodiversity Day BioBlitz | May 22, 3-7pm

Look for nature in your City! Celebrate International Day for Biodiversity by recording as many nature sightings as possible in Green Timbers Urban Forest. No nature knowledge necessary. Visit surrey.ca/parks for specific information. Drop-in. All ages.

Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 block of 100 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Afterschool Artsy Kids | May 22, 3:15-4:15pm

Join us for a nature-themed craft and story. Ages 5-7.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

The Life of a Cedar Tree | May 22, 6:30-8pm

Have you wondered how long a cedar tree lives? Do you want to know what forest events impact the life of the tree? Join our guides for a circle tour from seed to sapling to giant. Drop-in. All ages.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking Lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St)

Hosted by Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society.

Nature Family Storytime | May 23, 10:30-11am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! All ages.

Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Tickets required online.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | May 23, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Nature Afterschool Fun | May 23, 4-5pm

Join us for a nature-themed activity. Drop-in. Ages 6-12.

Cloverdale Library (5642 176A St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Hummingbird Banding | May 24, 9:30-11:30am

Join the Vancouver Avian Research Centre as we catch and band hummingbirds and other local bird species. Learn all about these species, the challenges they face and how we can help them by banding. See these birds ‘up close’ and hold them prior to their release. Ages 13+.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Surrey Parks and Vancouver Avian Research Centre. Pre-register online.

Nature Toddler Storytime | May 24, 10:30-11am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs. Ages 1-3.

Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Tickets required online.

Nature Storytime in the Park | May 25, 10-10:40am

Enjoy a nature story with your child in the forest, followed by a nature adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way). Meet in the Plaza.

Hosted by Surrey Parks.Pre-register at naturecentre@surrey.ca or call 604-502-6065.

Celebrate Coastal Indigenous Plants | May 25, 10am-1pm

Learn about native plants for your garden. Discover how they have evolved and adapted to our local environment and how they benefit birds, pollinators, and people. Drop-in. Ages 6+.

White Rock Native Plant Demonstration Garden (14970 Marine Dr, White Rock). Meet at the west side of White Rock Museum.

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society and Balanced Basics for Life.

Nature Work Party | May 25, 10-11:30am and 10:30am-12pm

Join us in caring for Surrey parks. Help remove invasive plant species, clean up litter, and enhance habitat within the park. Tools and training provided. Bring water and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Drop in at either 10:00am or 10:30am. All ages.

Sullivan Park (6272 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Picnic in a Park for Newcomers | May 25, 11am-2pm

Bring your family, friends and a picnic to enjoy at a beautiful regional park. Improve your English while learning about local wildlife with fun activities. Meet a live owl. All participants will receive a FREE pastry to enjoy under a large picnic shelter. (English Language Learner Level: beginner to intermediate). All ages.

Surrey Bend Regional Park (17775 104 Ave). Meet at the main entrance.

Hosted by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. Pre-register by phone 604-432-6359.

Mending and Making Do | May 25, 12-4:30pm

Reduce, reuse, and recycle were vital parts of everyday Victorian farm life! Drop by Historic Stewart Farm to learn how the Stewarts used sustainable practices around the farm, enjoy heritage demonstrations, and make your own eco-friendly craft. Drop-in. All ages.

Historic Stewart Farm (13723 Crescent Road)

Hosted by Historic Stewart Farm.

Youth Invasive Plant Removal | May 25, 1-2:30pm and 1:30-3pm

Join other youth in caring for Surrey's urban forest by removing invasive plants from the park. No experience required. Tools and training provided. Open to Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad volunteers and youth aged 13-18. Bring your friends!

Sullivan Park (6272 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Movie for Change: The Anthropologist | May 25, 2-3:30pm

Join us for a documentary movie about climate change. Drop-in. All ages.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Guided Nature Walk | May 26, 11am-1pm

Join us for a nature walk in Green Timbers. Make friends and learn something new along the way. Visit Green Timbers Urban Forest by the lake after the walk. Walks are for all ages, rain or shine. Drop-in.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way). Meet at the Surrey Nature Centre parking lot, by the main building.

Hosted by Green Timbers Heritage Society.

Mending and Making Do | May 26, 12-4:30pm

Reduce, reuse, and recycle were vital parts of everyday, Victorian farm life! Drop by Historic Stewart Farm to learn how the Stewarts used sustainable practices around the farm, enjoy heritage demonstrations, and make your own eco-friendly craft. Drop-in. All ages.

Historic Stewart Farm (13723 Crescent Road)

Hosted by Historic Stewart Farm.

Discover Turtles, Frogs & Butterflies | May 26, 2-4pm

Join a local biologist to uncover fun facts about turtles, frogs and butterflies that live in and around Surrey. Learn how organizations like the Coastal Painted Turtle Project are helping local species at risk in our community. All Ages.

Sanford Hall- Kwomais Point Park (1367 128 St)

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society and Coastal Painted Turtle Project. Pre-register at blueheron@birdsonthebay.ca.

Climate Solutions 101 | May 27, 1:30-3pm

Do you want to learn the latest science to better understand what we can do to slow climate change? Join educators from RegenerateBC to learn about potential solutions! Ages 18+.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Nature Special | May 28, 3:30-4:30pm

Join us for a nature-themed program with stories, crafts, and more! Ages 6+.

Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Owl Prowl | May 28, 6-7:30pm

Come have hoot! Enjoy a short presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L), meet live owls, and go on a guided walk through the park to look for signs of these feathery wonders. Parent participation required. Ages 5+

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Nature Pajama Storytime | May 28, 6:30-7pm

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime at the LEGO® wall. Drop-in. All ages.

Cloverdale Library (5642 176A St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Birding in Sunnyside Acres | May 29, 9:30-11:30am

On our beautiful trails, take a moment to notice the birds. Owls, hawks, woodpeckers, chickadees, and wrens—who knows how many species you will see on this walk with an experienced birder! Drop-in. All ages.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking Lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St)

Hosted by Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society.

Day of the Honeybee | May 29, 2:30-5pm

Celebrate honeybees with us on BC’s Day of the Honeybee! Join us in the Honeybee Centre Courtyard for lots of bee themed activities including bee-friendly flower planting and a beekeeping demo from 4-4:30pm! Drop-in. All ages.

Honeybee Centre (7480 176 St)

Hosted by Honeybee Centre.

Nature Special | May 29, 3:15-4:15pm

Join us for crafts, activities and more to learn about nature and our environment! Ages 5+.

Fleetwood Library (15996 84 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Learn to Fish | May 29, 6-8pm

In this 2-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification & biology, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands on fishing! All equipment is provided; programs run rain or shine. Parent participation required. Ages 5-15.

Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 100 Ave). Meet at the south end of Green Timbers Lake.

Hosted by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Pre-register online.

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO | May 30, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for nature-themed stories and songs for the whole family! After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO®. Drop-in. All ages.

Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Nature Work Party | May 30, 4:30-6pm

Join us in caring for Surrey parks. Help remove invasive plant species, clean up litter, and enhance habitat within the park. Tools and training provided. Bring water and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Drop in at either 10:00am or 10:30am. All ages.

Robertson Drive Park (12714 92 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Youth Invasive Plant Removal | May 30, 5-6:30pm

Join other youth in caring for Surrey's urban forest by removing invasive plants from the park. No experience required. Tools and training provided. Open to Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad volunteers and youth aged 13-18. Bring your friends!

Robertson Drive Park (12714 92 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Nature Dance Party | May 31, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for music and movement at our nature-themed dance party. Ages 1-4.

Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Nature Outdoor Family Storytime | May 31, 10:30-11am

Join us outside for nature-themed stories, songs, puppets, rhymes and more! Drop-in. All ages.

Clayton Library (7155 187A St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

June

Explore Surrey’s Nature Trails | June 1, 9am, 11am, 1pm

Listen to the forest sounds, breathe the fresh air, feel the textures, and see nature close-up during this series of guided nature trail walks celebrating BC Trails Day. Attend two or more walks and receive a prize at the last walk. Walks are accessible, designed for all ages, and happen rain or shine. Drop-in for the start of each walk.

9am | Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 block of 100 Ave) |1.4-km loop
11am | Colebrook Park (14311 Colebrook Road) | 1.6-km loop
1pm | Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve Park* (1277-168 Street) | 1-km loop

*To protect wildlife and sensitive ecosystems, dogs are not permitted in this park.

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Explore Nature at Latimer Lake, | June 1, 10am-2pm

Come out and enjoy a day in nature. Learn about the Little Campbell Watershed and making “Room for the River”, trail etiquette and how to tread lightly when we are in nature’s home. Please dress for the weather and appropriate footwear for walking on trails. Drop-in. All ages.

Latimer Park (19258 28 Ave). Meet at the tents by the parking lot on 28 Ave.

Hosted by Little Campbell Watershed Society.

Discover Owls | June 1, 1-3pm

Whoooo can turn their head almost all the way around, fly without making a sound, and see their next meal while perched high in a tree? Unravel the mystery with activities, walks, displays and demonstrations. Learn about local conservation efforts and how you can help. Drop-in. All ages.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Surrey Parks.

Sunnyside Acres Open House | June 1, 1-4pm

Get a birds-eye view of the urban forest in a bucket truck at the Sunnyside Acres Open House. Meet grassroots volunteers who protect urban forests in Surrey, explore the forest with a forest fairy, and enjoy nature crafts, cookies, face painting and more. Drop-in. All ages.

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking Lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St)

Hosted by Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society and Surrey Parks.

Explore the Delta Nature Reserve | June 2, 10am-12:30pm

Follow the creek, walk the boardwalks to explore this wetland, the Delta Nature Reserve. Separated from but still part of Burns Bog you will see some of the wildlife, plants and note some of the special characteristics of wetlands.

Planet Ice Delta (10388 Nordel Ct, Delta). Meet at the east end of the parking lot.

Hosted by Burns Bog Conservation Society. Pre-register by calling 604-591-7899.

Climate Solutions 101 | June 3, 1:30-3pm

Do you want to learn the latest science to better understand what we can do to slow climate change? Join educators from RegenerateBC to learn about potential solutions! Ages 18+.

Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register online.

Beautify your Boulevard | June 3, 6-8pm

Learn how to plant native pollinator plants in boulevard tree wells. Get advice and hands-on learning to improve your neighbourhood. Participants will receive a take home plant to start their own pollinator tree well project (while quantities last). Tools and training provided. Drop-in. All ages.

Salmonberry Park (19054 72A Ave)

Hosted by Surrey Parks and City of Surrey Community Enhancement – Our City.

iNaturalist Dusk Walk | June 4, 6:30-7:30pm

Explore Surrey Parks in search of all the biodiversity you can find at dusk! Learn how to use iNaturalist and make high quality observations through a guided nature walk as the sun sets. Bring your smart phone or tablet with registered iNaturalist account and dress for the weather. All ages.

Surrey Lake Park (7500 152 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Planting for Pollinators | June 5, 1-2pm

If you plant it, they will come! Learn more about local pollinators such as birds, bees and butterflies, and how you can support them. Plant and take home a pollinator-friendly planter including native plants that will attract not only pollinators, but other beneficial insects and birds to your outdoor space.

Afterwards go for a short, guided walk through the farm’s bee-garden, heirloom gardens and orchard around the farmhouse to observe pollinators hard at work. Age 55+.

Historic Stewart Farm (13723 Crescent Road). Meet at the Pole Barn.

Hosted by Surrey Parks and Historic Stewart Farm. Pre-register online.

Garden Work Party | June 6, 10am-12pm

Join our Head Gardeners in the care and maintenance of Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Learn various skills including pruning, weeding, labelling, and more! Everyone is welcome to participate - no experience is required. Tools and training provided. Ages 18+.

The Glades Woodland Garden (457 172 St)

Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register online.

Hummingbird Banding | June 7, 5-7pm

Join the Vancouver Avian Research Centre as we catch and band hummingbirds and other local bird species. Learn all about these species, the challenges they face and how we can help them by banding. See these birds ‘up close’ and hold them prior to their release. Ages 13+.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way)

Hosted by Surrey Parks and Vancouver Avian Research Centre. Pre-register online.

Learn to Fish | June 7, 6-8pm

In this 2-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification & biology, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands on fishing! All equipment is provided; programs run rain or shine. Parent participation required. Ages 5-15.

Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 100 Ave). Meet at the south end of Green Timbers Lake.

Hosted by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Pre-register online.

Bonsai Show by BC Bonsai Society | June 8, 10am-3pm

Enjoy a bonsai display presented by the BC Bonsai Society. Drop-in. All ages.

City Centre Library (10350 University Dr)

Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Owls in the Park | June 8, 11am-1pm

Owls come in many different shapes and sizes with lots of amazing adaptations. Pop by the beautiful Tynehead Regional Park to learn all about local owls from a knowledgeable park interpreter. Follow a short self-guided trail to learn about the endangered northern spotted owl, its life cycle, and conservation. Meet a live owl! Drop-in. All ages.

Tynehead Regional Park (16689 96 Ave). Meet at hatchery entrance.

Hosted by Metro Vancouver Reginal Parks.

Guided Nature Walk | June 8, 11am-1pm

Join us for a nature walk in Green Timbers. Make friends and learn something new along the way. Visit Green Timbers Urban Forest by the lake after the walk. Walks are for all ages, rain or shine. Drop-in.

Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way). Meet at the Surrey Nature Centre parking lot, by the main building.

Hosted by Green Timbers Heritage Society.

Green Timbers Open Forest | June 8, 12-4pm

Experience the wonder of Surrey’s largest urban forest through nature-themed activities, nature walks & talks! ‘Peek’ at tiny creatures that live in the lake and discover plants and animals along forest trails. Receive a free Green Timbers tote while supplies last. All ages. Drop-in. All ages.

Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 block of 100 Ave). Meet at the south end of the lake.

Hosted by Green Timbers Heritage Society and Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP).

Survival of Forage Fish Lunch & Learn | June 6, 12:30-1:30pm

Celebrate our world’s oceans by joining us to learn about the importance of forage fish in BC, how they are our marine food web, and what folks are doing to find and protect them. Ages 10+.

Online

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society and Coastal Forage Fish Network. Pre-register at register@birdsonthebay.ca.

Guided Beach Walk | June 8, 12:30-2:30pm

Join us on World Ocean Day for an interpreted beach walk and learn about eelgrass and the special creatures that live on our beach. Dress for the weather, wear beach shoes and bring water. All ages.

Bayview Park (14586 Marine Dr, White Rock). Meet at the West Beach boat ramp.

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society. Pre-register at mshiker4@gmail.com.

Shoreline Clean-up & Meet Marine Creatures | June 9, 10am-12pm

Celebrate World Ocean Day! Meet some ocean creatures in the Seaquarium, enjoy an interpreted beach walk and fun, family activities. All ages.

Blackie Spit Park (3136 McBride Ave)

Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society. Pre-register at mshiker4@gmail.com.

Salmon Celebration | June 9, 10am-3pm

Surrey’s Salmon Habitat Restoration Program invites you for games, activities and crafts all celebrating SALMON! Learn where to spot salmon in Surrey, ways you can care for them, and enjoy an ice cream & popsicle party at 1pm. Drop-in. All ages.

South Surrey Recreation Centre (14601 20 Ave)

Hosted by Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP).