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 closed Saturday, December 21 and will reopen Thursday, January 2.
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
Will be closed on Mondays throughout January, February, and March.
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.
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.
Winter programs
Birdwatching Basics for Youth! (ages 13-18)
Join us to learn how to use binoculars, identify birds, and find out the best seasons to find birds in Green Timbers.
March 1 (10 - 1130am)
$7.50/youth
Register online (activity id: 421191)
Discovery Days
Join us for Discovery Days to explore and learn more about Green Timbers Park. Start your discoveries outside with one of our Interpreters and choose from a selection of self-guided activities; try one or try them all. Then head inside to check out our nature exhibition space to learn more about the flora and fauna that live in the park. Drop-in.
- February 21 (10am - 2pm)
- March 20 and 27 (10am - 2pm)
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
- December 14
- January 11 and 22
- February 8 and 19
- March 8 and 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 or by renting one of our teacher activity kits complete with materials, games and lesson ideas.
NEW indoor winter school programs launching this January.
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
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.
- January 15 and 25
- February 12 and 22
- March 12 and 22
