Check out free nature programs and events happening throughout Surrey
Date/Time: May 7 2016, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Surrey, Sunnyside Acres Urban ForestAge: All
Cost: Free
Check out the fourth week of Surrey's 19th Annual Environmental Extravaganza! This series of free programs and events is happening April 16 - June 8, 2016. There's something for everyone, so come join us!
The complete Extravaganza Event Guide is available now! Pick up a hardcopy (now in booklet form) at the Surrey Nature Centre, your local Surrey Library or Recreation Centre, or any Extravaganza event.
Please note: event hosts reserve the right to limit group registration sizes.
Week 4: May 7 - 13
Sat, May 7
8 - 11am
Breakfast with the Birds
Enjoy a light muffin breakfast as you learn about local birds. Afterwards, take a walk with a naturalist to identify and count birds in the park. Ages 8+. Pre-registration required; call 604-432-6359 and quote #6489.
Location: Campbell Valley Regional Park (Nature House); 8 Ave between 200 St and 204 St
Hosted by: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
Sat, May 7
9am
Bird Survival 101 Guided Walk
Join local naturalists for a morning at the Serpentine Wildlife Management Area. Following a brief talk on the birds that frequent this area and their different habitat needs there will be a walk around this important conservation habitat to seek them out and enjoy the views.
Location: Serpentine Wildlife Management Area (parking lot); 44 Ave west of King George Blvd
Hosted by: White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Society
Sat, May 7
9:30 - 11am
Nature Play at the Surrey Nature Centre
Join us for some forest fun! An experienced leader will engage children in outdoor play with activities such as storytelling, nature arts and exploration, games and best of all, child-led free play. Ages 3-5, parent participation required.
Location: Surrey Nature Centre; 14225 Green Timbers Way
Hosted by: City of Surrey - Surrey Nature Centre
Sat, May 7
10 - 11am
Nature Discovery Walk - for KIDS!
Come discover art in nature at Green Timbers Park! Look up close at nature’s patterns and colours, watch a tree dance, paint with grass stains, and create your own masterpiece in the forest. Ages 5+, parent participation required. Pre-registration required; call 604-502-6065.
Location: Surrey Nature Centre; 14225 Green Timbers Way
Hosted by: City of Surrey - Urban Forestry
Sat, May 7
11am - 3pm
Salmon Send Off
Join us for some fishy fun. Release salmon fry into the Serpentine River and enjoy a hatchery tour, children’s activities and a walk along river habitat. Have a BBQ lunch at the concession. Allow at least one hour to complete all activities.
Location: Tynehead Hatchery; 96 Ave entrance to Tynehead Regional Park, between 160 St and 168 St
Hosted by: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
Sat, May 7
2 - 3:30pm
Plants and People Tour at Green Timbers Park
Discover some of the fascinating ways trees and plants have been used by people in this hands-on arboretum tour! Ages 10+. Rain or shine. Pre-registration required; call 604-502-6065.
Location: Surrey Nature Centre; 14225 Green Timbers Way
Hosted by: City of Surrey - Urban Forestry
Sat, May 7
2:30 - 4pm
Guided Walk at Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest
Bring your family for a guided walk through this scenic second growth forest. Along the way, learn about the plants and animals that live here and the community volunteers who help keep the forest healthy. Translation into Mandarin may be available. All ages. Rain or shine.
Location: Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest (Wally Ross parking lot); 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St
Hosted by: Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society
Sun, May 8
3 - 5pm
Mandarin Guided Nature Walk
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Location: Redwood Park; 17900 - 20 Ave
Hosted by: Green Club
Mon, May 9
6 - 8pm
DiscARTed - Adult Craft Night: Books into Seeds
Join us to learn how to fold biodegradable seed pots out of newspaper and take home seedlings to start your summer veggie patch! Ages 14+. Pre-registration required, call 604-598-7346.
Location: Fleetwood Library; 15996 - 84 Ave
Hosted by: Surrey Libraries
Wed, May 11
2:30 - 5pm
Salmon Marshals Painting Party
Join the SHaRP team for family fun and take part in Surrey’s Storm Drain Marking Challenge. Enjoy snacks and “fishy activities” while you’re there! All ages. For more info, visit www.surrey.ca/SHaRP and click on “events” tab.
Location: Blumsen Park; 3536 Rosemary Heights
Hosted by: City of Surrey - Engineering
Wed, May 11
6 - 8pm
Learn to Fish
In this two hour session kids (ages 5-15) will learn the basics of freshwater fishing with an hour of instruction and an hour of hands-on fishing. All equipment provided. Rain or shine. Pre-registration required; call 604-502-6065.
Location: Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (at the lake); 100 Ave between 140 St and 148 St
Hosted by: Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
Wed, May 11
7 - 9pm
Speaker Series: Exploring Coastal Challenges and Climate Change
Join us as we discuss the impacts of climate change and sea level rise on the shoreline habitats of Boundary Bay. Each Wednesday evening seminar will include a speaker and time for questions. For venue and speaker details, visit www.birdsonthebay.ca.
Hosted by: Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society
Thu, May 12
5 - 6:30pm
Outdoor Treasure Hunt
Experience an outdoor treasure hunt like no other! Geocaching participants navigate to specific GPS coordinates and attempt to find the cache hidden at that location. After your treasure hunt, visit the Partners in Parks booth for prizes and refreshments! Pre-registration required; call 604-501-5100 and quote #4459789.
Location: Hawthorne Park; 10513 - 144 St
Hosted by: City of Surrey - Park Partnerships
Thu, May 12
7 - 8:30pm
Owl Prowl
Come have a hoot! A guest from the OWL Rehabilitation Society will introduce live owls and lead a guided walk into the park to search for these feathered wonders. Ages 5+. Pre-registration required; call 604-502-6065.
Location: Surrey Nature Centre; 14225 Green Timbers Way
Hosted by: City of Surrey - Urban Forestry
Fri, May 13
11:30am - 1:30pm
Living Streets
Share your opinions, concerns, and compliments regarding Surrey’s streets, pathways, parks, and public spaces. Afterwards, enjoy a walk where you can talk and learn with your fellow residents. Pre-registration appreciated; e-mail sinead.stinson@best.bc.ca.
Location: Newton Library; 13795 - 70 Ave
Hosted by: Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)
Fri, May 13
6:30 - 9:30pm
First Nations Sweat Lodge Ceremony
The Sweat Lodge is a First Peoples’ ceremony used to connect with and honour the Earth. This ceremony takes place in North Surrey and lasts 2-3 hours. Participants will be exposed to heat, steam and smoke and should be physically fit. Pre-registration required (spaces are limited); e-mail infor@villagesurrey.ca or call 778-988-3549.
Location: Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society
Hosted by: Village Surrey Transition Initiative and Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society
Once Upon an Acorn Story Times
Drop in to your neighbourhood Surrey Library branch for a fun story time celebrating nature! These programs will enrich your child’s imagination, foster their curiosity about the natural world, and help build their life-long love of reading!
Ocean Park Library; 12854 - 17 Ave
Mon, May 9 | 10 - 10:30am - all ages, *tickets required
*Free tickets available from the front desk on day of program - pick up early to avoid disappointment!
Fleetwood Library; 15996 - 84 Ave
Fri, May 13 | 10 - 10:30am - all ages, drop in
Fri, May 13 | 11:30am - 12pm - all ages, drop in
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