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.
Address
14225 Green Timbers Way
Surrey, BC V3T 0J2
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30am–4:00pm
Saturday
9:00am–4:00pm
Closed statutory holidays
Interpretive Space
The Sky Room interpretive space is open. We have displays of local flora and fauna, a reading nook filled with plant and animal guidebooks, a family area, and Sammy the salamander.
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
- March 22
- April 15 and 26
- May 13 and 24
- June 10 and 21
- July 8 and 19
- August 12 and 23
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.
- March 28
- April 11 and 25
- May 9 and 23
- June 6 and 20
- July 12 and 19*
- August 16 and 26*
* switching to Saturdays and Wednesdays for the summer.
Self-guided Story Trail
Visit the park and take a walk along our Story Trail featuring a story book.
- March: Berry Song
- April: The Garden of Peace
- May: When the Sakura Bloom
- June: Fatima's Great Outdoors
- July: Oolichan Moon
- August: Before We Stood Tall
New Early Years Program
We are happy to announce our brand new caregiver and tot program: Nature Exploration and Play.
Caregivers and their tots (5 years and under) will have a chance to explore and play with natural materials and loose parts in this 8-session series. Each session is 90 minutes long and will be held outdoors; caregiver participation required. First series to run in July.
School Programs & Teacher Activity Kits
Complement your classroom teaching by scheduling an in-person school program ($109/session) (NEW program launching April 2023) or by borrowing one of our teacher activity kits complete with materials, games and lesson ideas ($30/two week rental).
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.
