COS 2017 COS RG FALL FINAL2

101 / 108

101
604.501.5100   FALL 2017
Enjoy the best fall has to offer as you explore and learn about nature
in the city! We have school field trips, birthday parties, Nature
Preschool, programs for daycares, Guides and Scouts, and much more.
Drop in to borrow a fishing rod or Discovery Backpack and find out
what’s new any time we’re open.
Play and learn at your own pace in
our Sky Room! You’ll find a variety
of books and field guides, puppets,
natural materials and opportunities
for hands-on exploration. Great for
families with children.
Visit Us Year Round
Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm
For more information: 604-502-6065
NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM
Do you have big dreams for your neighbourhood? Help make them
come true by connecting with the Neighbourhood Team; e-mail
or visit .
Neighbourhood Toolkit
Our online toolkit has helpful community-building resources and ideas, including:
NEIGHBOURHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT
Interested in improving your neighbourhood? Apply for the City’s Neighbourhood
Enhancement Grant for financial support for your project! All Surrey residents,
community groups, businesses and associations can apply.
NEIGHBOURHOOD EVENT EQUIPMENT
We can help make your next local community event a success! If you’re planning
something like a block party, festival, outdoor music performance, neighbourhood
clean-up or art jam, you can borrow a tent, tables, chairs, Block Party traffic
barriers and even a portable sound system.
Explore SURREY'S PARKS
Guided Nature Walks
Join us for nature walks throughout Surrey this fall. Dress for the
weather; walks will go rain or shine. Call 604-502-6065 for more
information.
Nature Play
Join us for some forest fun! Our leader
will engage children in outdoor play
with nature arts and exploration,
storytelling, games,
and best of all, child-led free play.
Parent participation required.
Surrey Nature Centre 3-5yrs
Saturday, September 2, 9, 16 & 23
9:30am-11:00am
Nature Walks
Join us for a family-friendly nature
walk. Visit often to experience the
seasonal changes along the trails and
get to know the plants and wildlife that
call this place home. Parent participation
required for children ages 13 and under.
Surrey Nature Centre All Ages
Saturday, September 2, 9, 16 & 23
2:00pm-3:00pm
Programs
Darts Hill Garden
Weekend Openings
September 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 24,
30, October 21 11am - 3pm
Darts Hill Garden Park
1633 170 St
Take an early autumn stroll through this
plantsman’s garden, marvel at the fall
colours, and discover rare and unusual
trees and shrubs. Pathways are gravel
with slight to steeper inclines. Entrance
is by donation. No pets please. For more
information, please call 604-501-5050 or
e-mail .
Field/Ball Diamonds Deadline for booking requests is:
FALL/
WINTER SPRING/SUMMER
June 1 November 1 December 15 January 15 April 15
Sports Fields Track Facilities Ball Diamonds
Lacrosse Boxes
Cricket Pitches,
Spring Break
Sports Camps
Sports Fields Summer
Sports Camps
Requests submitted after these dates are treated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any teams belonging to a club or league in Surrey must apply through their club or
league. For additional information call 604-501-5174, or e-mail
Synthetic Turf Fields
There are 15 synthetic turf fields in the City of Surrey located at:
PARK FIELD ADDRESS SPORT PLAYED
Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 1 16900 64 Ave football, soccer, field hockey
Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 2 16900 64 Ave soccer
Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 3 16900 64 Ave. soccer, field hockey
Hjorth Road Park Field 1 10200 block - 146 St soccer, field lacrosse
Hjorth Road Park Field 2 10200 block - 146 St soccer, field hockey
Newton Athletic Park Field 1 7400 128 St soccer
Newton Athletic Park Field 2 7400 128 St soccer
Newton Athletic Park Field 3 7400 128 St soccer
Newton Athletic Park Field 4 7400 128 St soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse
South Surrey Athletic Park Field 3 1925 148 St soccer, football, baseball
South Surrey Athletic Park Field 9 2300 148 St soccer
South Surrey Athletic Park Field 10 2300 148 St soccer, field hockey
Tamanawis Park Field 1 12500 64 Ave field hockey, soccer practice
Tamanawis Park Field 2 12500 64 Ave field hockey, soccer practice
Tom Binnie Park Field 1 10600 City Parkway soccer, field lacrosse
Once all league and club bookings on artificial turf fields have been allocated,
all other requests are considered on a on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please e-mail or call 604-501-5174 to book these fields.
For information on artificial turf fields and all other matters concerning outdoor
sports facilities:
Surrey Schools Gym & Field Bookings
Surrey school gyms and outdoor sports fields are allocated through the school
board office. Call 604-595-6084 for booking information.
GODWIN FARM DISCOVERY
- FOR KIDS! 5yrs+
Saturday, September 9
10am - 11am
Godwin Farm Biodiversity
Preserve 9016 164 St
Get to know one of Surrey’s newest
parks! Interview a tree, go on a
scavenger hunt, visit the tasting orchard
and learn about the family who used
to farm this land! Parent participation
required. Meet in the parking lot at
90 Ave and 164 St, next to the map kiosk.
MEET THE TREES OF
GODWIN FARM 10yrs+
Saturday, September 9
2pm - 3:30pm
Godwin Farm Biodiversity
Preserve9016 164 St
Get to know one of Surrey’s newest
parks! Learn the story of Godwin family
and how they transformed this land from
“stump farm” to forest, meet some of the
park’s most interesting trees and drop by
the tasting orchard. Parent participation
required for children ages 13 and under.
Meet in the parking lot at 90 Ave and
164 St, next to the map kiosk.
BEAR CREEK
WILDLIFE WALK
- FOR KIDS! 5yrs+
Saturday, October 14
10am - 11am
Bear Creek Park13750 88 Ave
Search for signs of wildlife at Bear Creek
Park! Along the way, search for the eagle
nest, check out wildlife trees, and take
a peek in the creek to look for salmon.
Who will you see? Parent participation
required. Meet at the south edge of the
parking lot, in front of the water park.
BEAR CREEK
WILDLIFE WALK 10yrs+
Saturday, October 14
2pm - 3:30pm
Bear Creek Park13750 88 Ave
Search for signs of wildlife in this park’s
diverse meadow, forest and creek
habitats. Look for the eagle nest, learn
about wildlife trees, and visit a great
place for spotting salmon during their
annual migration. Parent participation
required for children ages 13 and under.
Meet at the south edge of the parking lot,
in front of the water park.
Birding Walks
Sa, September 16 9am - 11am
Hi-Knoll Park 19569 Colebrook Rd
Sa, October 21 9am - 11am
Blackie Spit Park3136 McBride Ave
Sa, November 18 9am - 11am
SerpentineWildlife
Management Area 14246 44 Ave
Sa, December 16 9am - 11am
Hawthorne Park 10503 144 St
Discover Surrey’s birds on a guided tour
led by a local naturalist. Improve your
identification skills and find answers to
all your birding questions! Rain or shine.
Please dress for the weather and bring a
pair of binoculars, if you have them (we
will have some to lend out). These walks
are for all ages.