2025 Environmental Extravaganza Event Guide

MAY

Nature Family Storytime with DUPLO® May 1, 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 Movie: The Lorax May 1, 3:30-5pm Bring your blanket and a snack. Parents must stay with children who need supervision. Rated: G, Running time: 1 hr 27 min. Drop-in. All ages. Strawberry Hill Library (7399 122 St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Special May 2, 10:30-11:30am Join us for a nature program with crafts, games and more. Drop-in. Ages 3-7. Guildford Library (15105 105 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Nature Family Movie: Fly Away Home May 2, 1-3pm Bring your blanket and a snack. Parents must stay with children who need supervision. Rated: G, Running time: 1 hr and 47 min. Drop-in. All ages. Cloverdale Library (5642 176A St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

Learn to Fish May 3, 10am-12pm Learn the basics of freshwater fishing including hatchery roles, fish identification & biology, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands on fishing! All equipment is provided. Adult supervision/participation is required. Ages 5-15. Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 100 Ave). Meet at the south end of Green Timbers Lake. Hosted by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Pre-register at www.gofishbc.com/learn-to-fish. Birdwatching for Beginners May 3, 10am-1pm Meet some local feathered friends and enjoy some ’aha!’ moments as we dive into the basics of birdwatching! Learn how to spot and identify our chirpy friends while discovering their unique behaviors. Bring binoculars if available. All ages. Elgin Heritage Park (13578 Crescent Road). Meet at the information kiosk. Hosted by White Rock and Surrey Naturalists. Pre-register to swalker3@shaw.ca, or by phone at 604-591-7899.

Guided Green Timbers Walk May 3, 11am-1pm Join us for a nature walk in Green Timbers. Get outside, make new friends, and uncover amazing secrets of the forest along the way! Drop in. All ages. Surrey Nature Centre (14225 Green Timbers Way) Hosted by Green Timbers Heritage Society. Arbor Day Celebration May 3, 11am-2pm Celebrate trees and help grow the urban forest. Help plant new park trees and some smaller forest trees and shrubs; enjoy music, kids’ activities and more; free lunch provided to planters (while quantities last). Tools and training provided. Come prepared to get dirty! Drop-in. All ages. Fraser Heights Park (10588 160 St) Hosted by Surrey Parks. Recycled Craft: Magazine Craft May 3, 2-3pm Use magazines to create gift bags, envelopes or coasters. All supplies provided. Drop-in. Ages 14+. Clayton Library (7155 187A St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

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