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 closing at 2:30pm on May 7.

Address

14225 Green Timbers Way
Surrey, BC V3T 0J2

Hours

Monday–Friday
8:30am–4:00pm

Saturday
9:00am–4:00pm

Closed Sundays and statutory holidays

Contact

604-502-6065

naturecentre@surrey.ca

Interpretive space

Discover the biodiversity that lives in Green Timbers Park during our spring nature exhibit. There are dedicated sections on food webs, tools and techniques that biologists use to measure biodiversity and lots of natural items to look at and even pick up.

exhibit space with natural items on display

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!

Changes coming this summer to include separate programming for 0-18 month olds, 18-36 month olds and 3-6 year olds.

Are you wanting to bring your preschool class on a fieldtrip? Our Nature Wonders program is back!

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

April 24
May 11 and 22
June 8 an 19

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.

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.