2025 Environmental Extravaganza Event Guide

Discover Wetlands May 14, 5-8pm Dive into the fascinating world of

Salmon Storytime May 15, 10-11am

Discover Bats May 15, 7-8:30pm

Discover the fascinating world of bats! Explore how bats use echolocation to ‘see’ in the dark, control insect populations and support healthy ecosystems. Check out the newly installed bat box and learn about the bats that will call it home. All ages. Godwin Biodiversity Preserve Park* (9016 164 St) *dogs are not permitted in this park. Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at surrey.ca/extravaganza. Guided Bird Walk for Seniors in Sunnyside Acres Forest May 16, 9-11am Discover birds such as woodpeckers, chickadees, flycatchers and wrens living in this urban forest. Learn to identify some common species and recognize their songs. Ages 55+. Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking lot, north side of 24th Ave between 144 St and 148 St). Hosted by Birds Canada. Pre-register to dbradley@birdscanada.org. Youth Invasive Removal May 16, 4:30-6:30pm Join other youth in caring for Surrey’s urban forest by removing invasive plants from the park. No experience required. Tools and training provided. Open to

Join us for salmon-themed stories and activities. Learn how salmon and rivers are important to our ecosystem. Ages 3-5. Cloverdale Library (5642 176A St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries and Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP). Pre-register by phone at 604-598-7320 or visit Cloverdale Library. Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO® May 15, 10:30-11:30am Join us for nature-themed stories and songs. Help imaginations grow and build a love of reading. After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO ® . Drop-in. All ages. Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Babytime May 15, 10:30-11:30am Join us for nature-themed songs, stories, and bounces for your baby! After storytime, there will be playtime. Drop-in. Babies ages 0-12 months. Strawberry Hill Library (7399 122 St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

wetlands! Discover how these water filled habitats, with their unique plants and thriving wildlife, help clean water, prevent floods and provide homes for animals. Wetlands are nature’s protectors! Ages 14+. Guildford Heights Park (10310 154 St). Meet in parking lot. Hosted by BC Wildlife Federation and Surrey Parks. Pre-register to wep@bcwf.bc.ca. Learn About Laminated Root Rot May 14, 6:30-8pm Join biologist Jeff Fournier to explore the fungus that has been affecting trees in Sunnyside Acres since the 1980s. Learn about how it may impact your garden and discover trees that are more resistant. Drop-in. All ages. Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park (Wally Ross Trail parking lot, north side of 24 Ave between 144 St and 148 St) Hosted by Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society. Nature Pyjama Storytime May 14, 7-7:30pm Join us for nature-themed songs, stories, and rhymes! You are welcome to wear pyjamas for this fun family

storytime. Drop-in. All ages. Strawberry Hill Library (7399 122 St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad volunteers and youth aged 13-18.

Bring your friends! Drop-in. Barry Mather Park (15039 92A Ave) Hosted by Surrey Parks.

10