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.

School programs and teacher activity kit registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on August 19 at 8:30am.

Interpretive space

Check out our new exhibit: Pollinator Power! Pollinators include bees, butterflies and even bats. Learn about these amazing animals that have evolved with flowering plants. Play games, touch specimens, and then head outside to see pollination in action in the park.

Our interpretive space is a place for everyone!

After checking out our exhibit, adults can sit, chat and peruse our library full of field books and non-fiction nature books. We also have a family space with cozy couches for your littles, an extensive collection of children's books and a puppet theatre to spark creativity.

Surrey Nature Centre's Pollinator Power spring 2025 free exhibit

Program information

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!

Are you wanting to bring your preschool class on a fieldtrip? Check out our Nature Wonders program.

Group programs

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.

Nature wonders

Are you wanting to bring your preschool class on a fieldtrip? Check out our Nature Wonders program.

School programs and teacher activity bins

Complement your classroom teaching by scheduling an in-person school program or by borrowing a FREE teacher activity kits complete with materials, games and lesson ideas.

Please note, if you bring your class for a self-led field trip you may be asked to move you activities based on already scheduled Surrey Nature Centre activities and programs. We suggest you call ahead.

Seasonal programs

Fungi Fun for Kids

Fridays (July 18 - August 8) | 10:30-11:30am

Search for mushrooms in the forest! Learn about common fungi in Surrey and create a spore print using mushrooms to take home. Caregiver participation required.

Ages 6-12 ($7.70 per child)

Waitlist available.

Nature Walk for Adults: Fungi

Curious about fungi? Come learn about local mushrooms on a nature walk with Surrey Nature Centre staff. Get hands-on and create your own spore print using mushrooms to take home.

Ages 19+ ($7.70 per participant)