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Environmental Extravaganza
Surrey's 15th Annual Environmental Extravaganza
Join us for this series of free environmental programs and events, happening throughout Surrey and the surrounding area from Earth Day to World Ocean Day (April 22 to June 8). This year we bring you over 70 events and programs, with something for all ages and abilities. You can:
- "Party for the Planet" at the City's 2nd Annual celebration
- Join a local naturalist to search for birds in Surrey Parks
- Pitch in to a park clean up in a neighbourhood near you
- Take part in nature walks in English or Mandarin
- Meet live owls and search for more in the park at night
- Help salmon fry by releasing them into Surrey's streams
- Listen to a nature story at your local library
- ...and so much more!
Events Schedule
Download the complete calendar of programs and events (PDF. New window.).
View a detailed schedule of events for April 22 - 26
View a detailed schedule of events for April 27 - May 3
View a detailed schedule of events for May 3 – 10
View a detailed schedule of events for May 11 – 17
Passport Contest
Pick up an Environmental Extravaganza Passport at any Surrey Public Library, Recreation Centre, or Environmental Extravaganza event. You can also pick up a passport at City Hall, Surrey Nature Centre at Green Timbers, or download and print the Passport (PDF. New window.).
Have it stamped at at least 3 Environmental Extravaganza events for your chance to win great prizes, including gift cards to Guildford Town Centre! Once your Passport is stamped and you've included your information, return it to any Environmental Extravaganza event or Surrey Public Library, City Hall, or Surrey Nature Centre at Green Timbers to be entered into the draw.
Everyone (all ages) who returns a completed passport with 3 stamps will receive a special gift by mail. Any kids (17 and under) who return a completed passport with 6 stamps, will receive 2 special gifts!
School Programs & School Challenge
As part of the Environmental Extravaganza, we're offering numerous school programs free of charge to Surrey classes. Spaces are limited, and bookings are done on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't hesitate! For a full schedule of events and school programs, look for our calendar in the April 10 edition of the Now Newspaper.
New to the Environmental Extravaganza this year is the School Challenge. We are challenging students, classes, clubs, and whole schools to do something extra for the planet this Spring - are you up for the challenge? Review the instructions and list of challenges (PDF. New window.), then select your chosen challenge(s) from the list below for instructions.
Get Gardening (PDF. New window.)
Plant an edible container or hanging basket and watch your food, and your appetites, grow.
Nature Near You (PDF. New window.)
Visit any park near your school and lead your class in a nature exploration activity. Don't forget to download the Nature Journal (PDF. New window.) as a part of this challenge.
Get Rid of Litter (PDF. New window.)
Clean up the litter from around your school and audit the findings; come up with a solution to get rid of the litter.
Life at Your School (PDF. New window.)
Find out who else attends your school by conducting a biodiversity study. Have a closer look at all the life in your school yard.
Make a Donation (PDF. New window.)
Work with the wildlife rehabilitation centre of your choice to put together a package of items that will help them keep our wild friends healthy and happy.
New Environmental Extravaganza Design (PDF. New window.)
What does nature mean to you? Show us in a new design for the Environmental Extravaganza to be used next year.
Natural Talents (PDF. New window.)
Tap into your students’ “natural” talents! Have fun, get creative, and inspire others with your performances.
Walk and Roll (PDF. New window.)
Join the Hub for Action on School Transportation Emissions (HASTE BC) to safely walk and roll to school for the duration of the Environmental Extravaganza for the chance for your school to win the Mayor’s Golden Shoe trophy!
Environmental Extravaganza Free School Programs (PDF. New window.)
Participate in one of eight school programs being offered free from our Environmental Extravaganza partners. Don’t wait on this one – space is limited!
Thank you to all of our partners:
A Rocha Canada
BC Wildlife Federation
Burns Bog Conservation Society
Catching the Spirit
Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society
Friends of Semiahmoo Heritage Trail
GoGo Bonkers!
Guildford Town Centre
Green Club
Green Ideas Network
Green Timbers Heritage Society
HASTE BC
Historic Stewart Farm
Little Campbell Watershed Society
Lynn Pollard
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
Nicomekl Enhancement Society
Outdoor Recreation Programs
OWL Rehabilitation Society
RESCUE
Samantha Lawler
Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club
Serpentine Enhancement Society
Stanley Park Ecology Society
Sundog Vegetables
Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society
Surrey Arts Centre
Surrey Engineering Department
Surrey Nature Centre at Green Timbers
Surrey Libraries
Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture Department
Surrey Urban Farmer’s Market
Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad
Tim Philpott
White Rock and Surrey Naturalists Society
Wildlife Rescue Association of BC
