2025 Environmental Extravaganza Event Guide

Nature Special: Sow Some Seeds May 4, 2:30-3:30pm

Nature Pyjama Storytime May 6, 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. City Centre Library (10350 University Dr) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. WALKit: Redwood Park Nature Walk May 7, 12-1:30pm Walk in one of Surrey’s most spectacular nature destinations! Explore the peaceful forest of tall trees, including the mature Sierra Redwoods. Work on mobility, meet new people, and chat about different points of interest along the way. Ages 55+. Redwood Park (17900 20 Ave). Meet at the information kiosk. Hosted by Healthy Communities. Pre-register to JSoti@surrey.ca. Ten Native Trees to Know May 7, 6:30-8pm Join our guides for a nature walk to discover important local trees, plus shrubs and plants along the trail! 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 Family Storytime with DUPLO® May 8, 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 Craft for Mother’s Day May 8, 4-5pm Join us to decoupage a pot and plant a succulent! Supplies provided. Drop-in. Ages 10+. Ocean Park Library (12854 17 Ave) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Salmon Storytime May 9, 1:30-2pm Join us for salmon-themed stories, rhymes, and activities. Drop-in. All ages. City Centre Library (10350 University Dr) Hosted by Surrey Libraries and Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP). Youth Invasive Ivy Removal and Weaving May 9, 4:30-6:30pm Combine your passion for habitat restoration with creativity! Join other youth to care for the urban forest by removing English ivy, then learn to weave your own creation. Tools and training provided. Open to Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad volunteers and youth aged 13-18. Tell your friends! Claude Harvie Park (5780 182 St) Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register to surrey.ca/extravaganza. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day May 10, 9am-3pm Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us! Enjoy birdwatching, bird themed activities, meet a live owl, get to know some passionate organizations dedicated to protecting nature, and explore one of Canada’s top Key Biodiversity Areas. Drop-in. All ages. Bird walks start at 7:30am. Pre-register for bird walks only to blueheronmarg@gmail.com. Elgin Heritage Park (13568 Crescent Rd) Hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society, Birds Canada and Surrey Parks.

Join us for stories, songs, and cool facts about seeds. Plant one or two to take home to put in your garden or give as a gift. All ages. Cloverdale Library (5642 176A St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Pre-register by phone at 604-598-7320 or visit Cloverdale Library. Nature Craft for Mother’s Day May 6, 4-5pm Join us to decoupage a pot and plant a succulent! Supplies provided. Drop-in. Ages 10+. Semiahmoo Library (1815 152 St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries. Owl Prowl May 6, 6-7:30pm Meet live owls with the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.), learn about their unique adaptations, and go on a guided walk through the park to look for signs of these feathery wonders. Parent participation required. Ages 5+ Godwin Biodiversity Preserve Park* (9016 164 St) *Dogs are not permitted in this park Hosted by Surrey Parks. Pre-register at surrey.ca/extravaganza. Nature Pyjama Storytime with LEGO® or DUPLO® May 6, 6:30-7pm Join us for nature-themed stories and songs. You are welcome to wear your pyjamas for this fun storytime. Come early at 6pm to build a LEGO ® or DUPLO ® creation related to each week’s theme that will be on display during the storytime. Drop-in. All ages. Cloverdale Library (5642 176A St) Hosted by Surrey Libraries.

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