Connect with nature through a wide range of volunteer opportunities, programs and events throughout Surrey's parks.
Join us for fall parks activities & events!
Volunteering
Want to drop by to clean up a park or plant a tree? We've got you covered. 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:
Nature Work Parties
All ages are welcome! Volunteers twelve years old and under are welcome to attend with an adult.
Help care for Surrey's urban forest by removing invasive plants and litter from our parks. Tools and training are provided.
Sign up to become a registered volunteer to gain volunteer hours or drop in.
Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad
For ages 13 to 18.
Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) combines environmental stewardship and leadership in Surrey's unique urban forest. SYSS enhances our parks through hands-on restoration, education at community events, and other unique projects.
Sign up to be a SYSS member or drop in to one of our upcoming events.
Urban Forestry Leader
For ages 18 and up.
Urban Forestry Leaders lead other volunteers in hands-on park and tree stewardship projects, and host nature activities at environmental events around Surrey.
Find out more about the application process to become an Urban Forestry Leader.
Garden Work Parties
Join us at Garden Work Parties to help care for and maintain Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Assist head gardeners with light to moderate horticultural work. No experience is required—tools and training are provided. Garden Work Parties generally take place twice a month from January-November.
Park Cleanups
Help keep our parks clean and beautiful. Park Cleanups are an easy and fun way to volunteer and make a difference in your community. Join Parks staff at various parks through the spring, summer and fall to participate in these group cleanup initiatives.
Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) volunteers at an invasive species removal event
Park Play volunteers
Volunteer removing invasive species, Himalayan blackberry, at a Nature Work Party
Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) invasive removal event at TE Scott Park
Surrey's Youth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) volunteer at a tree planting event
Park clean up volunteers at Hawthorne Park
Park clean up volunteers at Fleetwood Park
Releaf planting event at Royal Kwantlen Park
Seasonal events
Releaf Tree Planting
Join us each spring and fall to plant native trees and shrubs to help grow Surrey's urban forest!
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!
See more about Surrey's Environmental Extravaganza.
Bear Creek Lights
Celebrate nature at night by exploring stunning light displays set along beautiful nature trails at Bear Creek Park each fall.
Learn more about Bear Creek Lights.
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.
Learn more about Sounds of Summer
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.
Learn more about Park Play.
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.
Learn more about Community Picnics.
Outdoor learning
School programs
- Explore new resources to help you take your learning outdoors in every season and connect your students with your local parks.
- 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.
- Commit to visiting and cleaning up a park close to your school with the School Park Cleanup program.
- Learn more about parks school programs.
Surrey Nature Centre
The Surrey Nature Centre offers a variety of programs for all ages including walks, talks and story time.