COS Winter 2018 Rec Guide

Parks

www.surrey.ca/parks 

From the giant second growth forest at Green Timbers Urban Forest, to the shoreline views at Blackie Spit Park, and the running track, nature trails and gardens at Bear Creek Park, you'll discover something different to see and do at each of Surrey's 200 parks. Grab your toque and mittens and enjoy a winter walk through one of these scenic parks in Surrey! Parks in Surrey

Volunteer IN SURREY’S PARKS Celebrate winter by getting connected to your local park spaces as a volunteer. Visit www.surrey.ca/volunteer to learn more about volunteering with the City.

Activate Your Park! Surrey has hundreds of community parks, playgrounds and gardens. Volunteer to keep them healthy, active spaces for all to enjoy by picking up litter, caring for a park bin, helping with a park beautification project, assisting at community events and more. Opportunities available for individuals and groups - to find the right fit and get started, call 604-501-5050 or e-mail partnersinparks@surrey.ca. LEND-A-HAND Calling all elementary and secondary school teachers! Teach your students about social responsibility and the value of volunteering by adopting a local park during the school year. This free program includes an interactive in-class orientation and all litter pick-up supplies. To register your class, call 604-501-5050, or email partnersinparks@surrey.ca.

Care for Our Urban Forest!

Surrey’s urban forest has over 75,000 street trees and over 3800 acres of natural areas. Volunteer to care for them by removing invasive plants, taking care of wildlife, planting trees, improving tree wells and more. Opportunities available for individuals and groups - to find the right fit and get started, call 604-501-7687 or e-mail environment@surrey.ca. JOIN THE SURREY YOUTH STEWARDSHIP SQUAD (SYSS) Are you a high school-aged youth looking for volunteer experience in nature? Care for the environment with our youth volunteer group! Plant trees and shrubs, help wildlife, plan environmental projects and more! For all opportunities, training and tools will be provided. Contact environment@surrey.ca or 604-501-7687 for more information.

Elgin Heritage Park Spend 20 minutes or the entire afternoon exploring the many wide, flat paths and boardwalks that link the unique habitats of Elgin Heritage Park. View shorebirds from the bank of the Nicomekl River, look for muskrats and ducks paddling in the ponds, spot eagles perched around the estuary, and visit the popular barn owl house at the central meadow. Holland Park This park features tree-lined promenades, public art and beautiful winter flowers and berries. How many colours can you find in this winter work-of-art? Hemlock Park The trees are green all year at Hemlock Park! Walk along the nature trails to view some spectacular examples of our local Douglas- fir, Western Redcedar and Western Hemlock trees. While you're there, keep an eye out for the large nurse stumps covered in a variety of forest plants.

100 WINTER 2018  WWW.SURREY.CA/RECREATION  604.501.5100