2025 Environmental Extravaganza Event Guide

Birding in Sunnyside Acres May 28 Discover the wonders of birding. Look and listen for owls, hawks, woodpeckers, chickadees, and wrens as you stroll through the lush forest. Interpretive Beach Walk May 29 Join this guided beach walk and discover marine creatures that have Listen to the forest songs, breathe the fresh air, and see nature close-up on a guided nature trail walk in Colebrook and Fergus Biodiversity Preserve Parks. Surrey has more than 100 kilometres of nature trails within Surrey parks. Browse the interactive Nature Trails of Surrey brochure to keep exploring nature. caring for the land Surrey is situated on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo land-based Nations. We recognize them as stewards of this land since time immemorial — they walked these lands first and continue to care for them today. In hosting the Environmental Extravaganza, we are honoured to offer a variety of opportunities for people to care for and connect with these special places. evolved to withstand extreme conditions in their tidal habitat. BC Trails Day Walks June 7

City Nature Challenge!

April 25-28 Join the Surrey City Nature Challenge, an annual global event to observe and record the diversity of plants and animals in our city! From your own backyard, balcony or local park, get your ‘nature nerd’ on this spring and help show Surrey’s incredible natural values to the world! It’s easy to participate:

2. Take and submit photos of plants and animals in Surrey (please no people, pets or farm animals).

1. Download

(free app)

to your mobile device and set up your profile.

Participate on your own or join fellow nature-enthusiasts on a guided iNaturalist walk. For more information: surrey.ca/communityscience

55+ iNaturalist Nature Walk April 28, 1-2:30pm Discover the rich biodiversity of Surrey parks and learn how you can use iNaturalist to capture and share your discoveries! Bring your smart phone or tablet with registered iNaturalist account and dress for the weather. Ages 55+. Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way) Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at surrey.ca/extravaganza.

Nature Detectives: Exploring with iNaturalist April 28, 4:30-6pm Join us for an introduction to iNaturalist as we explore Surrey parks on a guided nature walk. Learn how your nature walk photos can contribute to community science. Bring your family, your curiosity and a smart phone or

camera. All ages. Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way) Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at surrey.ca/extravaganza.

Help Look After Surrey Parks Surrey’s parks are for everyone—now and for future generations. Let’s work together to keep them healthy and beautiful! • Stay on trails and open lawns. Protect plants and wildlife by sticking to marked paths. Leave flowers, berries, and natural items as you found them. • Take your waste with you. Pack out all garbage and recyclables. Please don’t leave unnatural items in the park. • Respect wildlife. Watch from a distance. Never feed animals or disturb their nests—keeping them wild keeps them safe. • Protect our waterways. Avoid stepping in creeks or making new trails to water. Disturbing streambeds can harm fish and their eggs. • Leash your dog. Unless in a designated off-leash area, keep your dog leashed to protect wildlife and other park visitors. Thank you for helping to protect Surrey’s natural spaces!

Scan for trail information. surrey.ca/naturetrails

NATURE TRAILS OF SURREY

NATURE TRAILS OF SURREY

surrey.ca/naturetrails

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