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.
Due to the Fraser Highway closure between 140St and 96Ave please allow extra time to get to the Surrey Nature Centre.
Address
14225 Green Timbers Way
Surrey, BC V3T 0J2
Hours
Monday–Friday*
8:30am–4:00pm
*Thursdays in June 8:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday
9:00am–4:00pm
Closed Sundays and statutory holidays
Interpretive space
Discover our updated nature interpretive space! We offer a space for adults to 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.
We currently have our birds' nest collection in our new shadow drawers and, as always, lots of natural items to touch and discover. Entry is free and our interpretive space is open during our regular opening hours.
Program Information
Day camps
Nature discovery camps
Held throughout the summer for children ages 6-12.
Your children will meet new friends, have fun, and explore in nature. We will get creative with eco-art, play outdoor games, go on nature walks, and more! Camps have an indoor space to use, but will be outdoors the majority of the time.
Register online; registration opens for Surrey residents on May 4.
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.
Events
Pollinator Palooza
May 31 | 1 - 3pm | free
Discover how pollinators help us to survive with local experts and family fun activities!
- Join a grassland safari
- Show off your favourite costume in our pollinator parade
- Make your own pollinator-planter for your outdoor space (while quantities last)
- Meet local organizations who are passionate for pollinators
Offered in partnership with Metro Vancouver Regional Parks.
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.
Guided Nature Walks
Join a Surrey Nature Centre team member for an in-person, guided nature walk. Walks will go rain or shine. Register online.
Family (all ages)
10am-10:45am
• April 23
• May 10 and 21
• June 14 and 25
Adult (19+)
1:30pm-2:30pm
• May 10
• June 14
Seniors (55+)
11am-12pm
• May 10
• June 14
School programs and teacher activity bins
Complement your classroom teaching by scheduling an in-person school program or by renting one of our 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.
Story time in the park
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. Story time is 10 - 10:45am.
- April 16 and 26
- May 14 and 24
- June 18 and 28
Seasonal programs
Art in the park
Make nature-themed art at the Surrey Nature Centre! This series of four evening Eco-Art sessions is perfect for young artists inspired by nature. Classes held mostly outdoors, indoor space available in bad weather. For ages 8-12 years old. Register online.
Thursdays in June (6-7:30pm)
