FALL 2016 REC GUIDE - WEB

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 soccer fields, running track, nature trails and gardens at Bear Creek Park, you’ll discover something different to do and see at each of Surrey’s 200 parks every season. Parks in Surrey Volunteer! Get connected to your local park spaces this fall as a volunteer. Visit www.surrey.ca/volunteer to learn more about volunteering with the City.

Get Involved! Neighbourhood Toolkit

Check out our new Neighbourhood Toolkit at www.surrey.ca/neighbourhoodteam for community building ideas! Here are some of the ways that the City of Surrey empowers Surrey residents to build community: NEIGHBOURHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT Interested in improving your neighbourhood? Apply for the City’s Neighbourhood Enhancement Grant for financial support of your project! All Surrey residents, community groups, businesses and associations can apply. NEIGHBOURHOOD EVENT EQUIPMENT Are you planning a local community event like a block party, festival, outdoor music performance, neighbourhood clean-up or art jam? We can provide some equipment to help make it a success. You can borrow a tent, tables, chairs, portable sound system and block party traffic barriers. The Neighbourhood Toolkit is a project of the City of Surrey’s Neighbourhood Team. Any questions, contact us at neighbourhoodteam@surrey.ca or learn more at www.surrey.ca/neighbourhoodteam. Neighbour Day Share a wonderful day with your neighbours and win! Neighbour Day is a celebration of community, with the purpose of building better relationships with the people who live around us, because ultimately a connected community is a happy community. Plan an activity in your neighbourhood this summer between August 1 and September 17th. It might be a tea on your front lawn, a block party, sports day, tree planting or street cleanup – as long as it’s with your neighbours, it counts. Share a photo of your event on the City’s Facebook account with #SurreyNeighbourDay and you’ll be automatically entered to win a weekly prize, and maybe even the Grand Prize for your entire neighbourhood to enjoy. Visit us online at www.surrey.ca/neighbourhoodteam for more details and contest rules. Bulbs for Beauty October is Bulbs for Beauty month! Every fall, school classes, community groups and individual residents plant thousands of bulbs throughout different parks in Surrey. Volunteers gain gardening experience, while contributing to enhancing the visual appeal of our neighbourhoods and fostering a sense of ownership amongst community residents. Visit www.surrey.ca/events , call 604-501-5050, or email partnersinparks@surrey.ca for planting details. Lend-a-Hand Calling all elementary and secondary teachers! Teach your students about social responsibility and the value of volunteering by adopting a local park during the school year. Participating classes will commit to weekly park clean-up sessions. This free parks program includes an interactive 30-minute orientation and all litter pick-up supplies. To register your class, please call 604-501-5050, or email partnersinparks@surrey.ca.

Volunteer To Improve And Enhance Your Park!

Surrey has hundreds of community parks, playgrounds, and gardens. Volunteer to keep them healthy, active spaces for all to enjoy! As a Partners in Parks volunteer, your efforts will enhance our parks and motivate others to get involved. Sign up to clean up litter, care for a park bin, help with a park beautification project, assist at community events, and more. Visit www.surrey.ca/volunteer, call 604-501-5050, or email partnersinparks@surrey.ca for more information.

Volunteer To Care For Our Urban Forest!

Surrey has over 75,000 street trees and over 3800 acres of natural areas. Volunteer to restore, enhance, and grow our urban forest, and promote nature appreciation in our community! Opportunities include removing invasive plants, creating homes for wildlife, educating the public at environmental events, leading nature walks, and more. To find out which opportunity is right for you, and how to get started, contact environment@surrey.ca, call 604.501.5132, or visit www.surrey.ca/volunteer to find out more!

Story  Time AT REDWOOD PARK

National Tree Day Planting Party Saturday, September 24 | 10:00am-2:00pm Panorama Park 12863 60 Avenue Releaf Community Tree Planting Saturday, October 1 | 11:00am-1:30pm McLeod Park 14115 62 Avenue Saturday, October 8 | 11:00am-1:30pm Claude Harvie Park 5780 182 Street Saturday, October 15 | 11:00am-1:30pm Walnut Park 16175 80A Avenue Saturday, October 22 | 11:00am-1:30pm Royal Kwantlen Park 12925 Old Yale Road

Halloween Join us for a not-so-scary Halloween story inside the treehouse at Redwood Park. Make a Halloween craft and enjoy a walk through the park before you go! Parent/Guardian attendance required. SOUTH 1 Session 5yrs+ F 10:00am-10:45am Oct 21 4491058 F 11:00am-11:45am Oct 21 4491062 Th 10:00am-10:45am Oct 27 4491081 Th 11:00am-11:45am Oct 27 4491084 Th 3:15pm-4:00pm Oct 27 4491066

Holiday Join us with your little one for a seasonal story time inside the

Releaf Tree Planting Join us in your local parks and around the City as we celebrate Surrey’s urban forest. Help plant trees and shrubs to help create wildlife habitat, improve air quality and make Surrey a more beautiful place for all of us. Watch for more tree-related activities throughout the fall to find out how you can get involved.

treehouse at Redwood Park! Make a winter craft and enjoy a walk through the park before you go. Parent/Guardian attendance required. SOUTH 1 Session 1-5yrs M 10:00am-10:45am Dec 19 4491090 SOUTH 1 Session 5yrs+ M 11:00am-11:45am Dec 19 4491071 M 12noon-12:45pm Dec 19 4491076

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