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 September 30 and October 1.

Address

14225 Green Timbers Way
Surrey, BC V3T 0J2

Hours

Monday–Friday
8:30am–4:00pm

Saturday
9:00am–4:00pm

Closed statutory holidays

Contact

604-502-6065

naturecentre@surrey.ca

Interpretive space

Uncover the secret word of decomposers in the Nature Centre's exhibit. From fungi to bacteria and insects, decomposers recycle nutrients and allow the forest to thrive. Without decomposers, life as we know it wouldn’t exist. Come check out some giant mushrooms and creepy crawlies galore!

SNC - mushrooms, bacteria and insects fall exhibit

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! Check out our programs for 1-5 year olds (caregiver-participation required) and our child-only program for 3-5 year olds.

Events

There are some great fall events coming up at the Surrey Nature Centre. Want to bring your child to the Pumpkin Patch and spend some time with the Forest Fairy? If so, make sure to register for one of our Pumpkin Patch with the Forest Fairy events ($8.50 per child; one pumpkin included).

How about mushrooms? Register for our Fungi Fun programs and join a program leader in discovering the fantastic fungi around Green Timbers Park. After the walk, make a spore print of a mushroom of your choice. Children (6-12 years old) and adult-only programs (19+) available ($7.50 for children program, $4.50 for adult-only program).

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

September 20
October 14 and 25
November 18 and 25
December 9

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.

Pro-D Day camps

Are you looking for a camp for your child (aged 6-9) during Pro-D days this school year? We have camps happening on all Surrey district-wide Pro- D days for the 2023-2024 school year. We are currently taking registration for the October 20th (# 345840) and November 10th (# 345842) camps. Please call or register online.

School programs & teacher activity kits

Complement your classroom teaching by scheduling an in-person school program ($111.55/session) or by borrowing one of our teacher activity kits complete with materials, games and lesson ideas ($30.90/two week rental).

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.