Connect with nature through a wide range of volunteer opportunities, programs and events throughout Surrey's parks.
Join us for summer parks activities & events!
Seasonal park events
Winter
Family Day event
Celebrate family at our yearly Family Day event
Bird Walks
Discover migrating and resident birds and the diverse habitats that support them.
Spring
Environmental Extravaganza
From Earth Day in April to World Oceans Day in June, take part in free family-friendly events and programs that celebrate nature in Surrey!
Feature garden openings
See the breathtaking and unique plants and trees found at Darts Hill Garden Park and The Glades Woodland Garden.
Spring open-house Get Growing!
Visit Darts Hill Garden Park at this free opening. Enjoy family-friendly activities, music, refreshments and more!
Arbor Day and Releaf planting (shade trees)
Join us each spring to plant shade trees to help grow Surrey's urban forest!
Tree Sales
Surrey residents can buy quality trees at an affordable price to help grow the urban forest.
Party for the Planet
Surrey's Earth Day celebration.
Mother's Day at The Glades
See the garden in full bloom at our annual Mother's Day event at The Glades Woodland Garden.
Summer
Sounds of Summer
Sounds of Summer runs annually in July and August. With diverse genres from jazz and R&B to classic rock, enjoy this free live concert series at some of Surrey's most beautiful parks and outdoor spaces.
Park Play
Enjoy self-directed and staff-led park activities each July and August! Park Play has provided free activities to children and youth in Surrey’s parks since 2006.
Community Picnics
Celebrate your local park and get outdoors with your friends and family. Enjoy a picnic meal and fun park activities at these community events that take place each summer.
Summer Stewardship Series
Get involved in hands-on stewardship in the summer.
Fall
Releaf (natural areas)
Surrey residents, students, and community groups are invited to plant trees and shrubs every fall.
National Tree Day
An annual celebration to celebrate and plant trees.
Fall open-house Get Gathering!
Visit Darts Hill Garden Park at this free opening. Enjoy family-friendly activities, music, refreshments and more!
Bear Creek Lights
See nature shine at our annual light display around the Bear Creek Gardens.
Volunteering
Want to drop by to clean up a park or plant a tree? Would you rather be a formal, registered volunteer? No problem! We offer both public, drop-in volunteer events as well as registered volunteer activities.
Create a volunteer profile to track your hours and be the first to know about upcoming opportunities. Explore all opportunities, or learn about various positions:
Outdoor learning
School programs
- Get students involved in caring for parks through tree planting, park cleanups, and other stewardship activities.
- Explore free resources to help you take your learning outdoors in every season and connect your students with your local parks.
- Commit to visiting and cleaning up a park close to your school with the School Park Cleanup program.
- Learn about the Skelkelosen pollinator seed blend that we created with the Coast Salish Plant Nursery.
- Read stories about stewardship from other local schools and see how to get involved.
Surrey Nature Centre
The Surrey Nature Centre offers a variety of programs for all ages including walks, talks and story time.