2025 Environmental Extravaganza Event Guide

Earth Day Tree Planting April 23, 5-7:30pm

Community Litter Cleanup April 26, 10am-12pm Help keep Surrey clean! Join us in removing trash to create a healthier, more vibrant environment for wildlife and our community. Drop-in. All ages. Surrey Bend Regional Park (17775 104 Ave) Hosted by B.C. Wildlife Federation. The Seed Library offers free access to seeds and supports local gardeners in saving seeds at home. We are a living seed exchange currently sharing 60 varieties of regionally adapted open pollinated and self-fertile seed. Drop-in. All ages. Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO® April 26, 1-2pm 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. Newton Library (13795 70 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Family Storytime with LEGO® April 26, 2-3pm Join us for nature-themed stories and songs. Help imaginations grow and build a love of reading. After storytime, there will be playtime with LEGO ® . Drop-in. All ages. Port Kells Library (18885 88 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Join us for a rewarding day of picking up litter and protecting this important Key Biodiversity Area. Bring water, comfortable footwear and dress for the weather. All ages. Blackie Spit Park (3136 McBride Ave). Meet at the picnic area. Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society and White Rock Surrey Naturalists. Pre-register to mshiker4@gmail.com. Surrey Seed Library April 26, 11am-2:30pm Shoreline Cleanup April 27, 10am-12pm Help keep Blackie Spit clean!

What Do You Know About Burns Bog? April 27, 12-4pm Burns Bog is at risk from ditches, contaminants, flooding, fires, and invasive plants. What’s happening and what’s on the horizon? Discover more about these challenges and explore what’s being done to protect this vital ecosystem’s future. Drop-in. All ages. Cougar Creek Park (6979 123 St). Walkway next to the ponds. Hosted by Burns Bog Conservation Society and Surrey Environmental Partners. WALKit: Surrey Lake Park Walk April 30, 12-1:30pm Walk at the scenic natural area featuring a large, human-made lake. Explore the nature trail and look for frogs, salmon, ducks, eagles, deer, and more! Work on mobility, meet new people, and chat about different points of interest along the way. Ages 55+. Surrey Lake Park (7500 152 St). Meet at the information kiosk. Hosted by Healthy Communities. Pre-register to JSoti@surrey.ca. Accessible Trillium Walk April 30, 1-3pm Spot trillium flowers on an 800-metre accessible trail, perfect for all abilities. Enjoy an easy walk with nature guides and interpretive stops along the way. 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. Teen Crafts: Recycled Books April 30, 4-5pm Join us to use old books to make blackout poetry, bookmarks, tiny books, and more! Let’s celebrate Poetry Month. Drop-in. Ages 12-18. Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Plant a tree for Earth Day, enjoy family friendly activities, plant your own native plants to take home, and enjoy a picnic in the park (while trees and supplies last). Gloves, shovels and training provided. Drop-in. All ages. Francis Park (15951 83 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Parks. Nature Pyjama Storytime April 23, 7-7:30pm Join us for nature-themed stories and songs. You are welcome to wear your pyjamas for this fun storytime. After storytime, there will be playtime with Join us for nature-themed stories and songs. You are welcome to wear your pyjamas for this fun storytime. After storytime, there will be playtime with DUPLO ® . Drop-in. All ages. Newton Library (13795 70 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO® April 25, 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. Clayton Library (7155 187A St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Family Craft April 25, 3:30-4:30pm Join us for a fun nature-themed craft. Drop-in. All ages. City Centre Library (10350 University Dr) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Storytime in the Park April 26, 10-10:45am Enjoy a seasonal story with your child followed by a guided nature adventure. Ages 0-5. Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way) Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at surrey.ca/register, or by phone at 604-502-6065 or to naturecentre@surrey.ca DUPLO ® . Drop-in. All ages. Fleetwood Library (15996 84 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Pyjama Storytime April 24, 6:30-7pm

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