We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
2421 King George Highway
Surrey, BC V4P 1H8
Phone: (604) 536-4011
Fax: (604) 535-6456
Email: Send Message
Store Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Wild Birds Unlimited located in South Surrey, close to White Rock, BC, 604-536-4011
Friday March 5
Birds in Focus – A Visual Presentation
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Virginia Hayes, Roy Hamaguchi and John Lowman will show their new digital presentations of fabulous photos of birds of the Lower Mainland and beyond. They are all expert bird photographers and will present familiar and exotic birds, including Snowy Owls, Snow Geese, as well as birds in southern N. American bird sanctuaries that migrate through here. All ages, Min 10 - Max 35
| Host: | Delta Nature and Metro Vancouver Parks |
| Info. & Reg.: | 604-432-6359 during business hours |
| Meet: | Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Regional Park |
| Cost: | $5.00 per person |
Join renowned birder Al Grass for an evening with the owls of Stanley Park. An indoor presentation will be followed by a walk to Beaver Lake to listen for these secretive and nocturnal creatures.
| Host: | Stanley Park Ecology Society |
| Info. | 604-681-9453 |
| Meet: | SPES offices at Stanley Park Dining Pavilion |
Admission by donation
Saturday March 6
Young Naturalists’ Club of Stanley Park
10am–12pm
This monthly FREE activity is a chance for children (with their parents) to enjoy two hours of outdoor fun. Activities include hiking, games, wildlife observations, outdoor art, and more! Registration required.
| Host: | Stanley Park Ecology Society & Young Naturalists' Club of BC |
| Info. & Reg.: | 604-718-6522 vcn@stanleyparkecology.ca |
| Meet: | Stanley Park Nature House at Lost Lagoon |
Free admission
Saturday March 6
Birding Walk at Surrey Nature Centre - Green Timbers
9-11am
Discover the birds that make the Green Timbers Forest home with naturalist Lynn Pollard. For the beginner to intermediate birder. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. Wear comfortable waterproof foot wear, dress warmly. Rain or shine.
| Host: | Surrey Parks |
| Info.: | 604-501-5158 environment@surrey.ca |
| Meet: | Meet at the parking by entering the driveway at 9800 140th St (just north of Fraser Hwy) and follow the signs to the Surrey Nature Centre. |
FREE!
Sunday March 7
Birds in Focus – Photography Workshop
9am – 1pm
This is a workshop that explores basic to advanced photography skills, techniques, digital aspects, equipment selection, places to go and more. Workshop leader: Ursula Easterbrook, local photographer. Bring your camera (film or digital), tripod, film/card and anything else you might need to photograph birds (captive raptors may be present) during the practice session in the park. Ages 12+, Min 6 – Max 20
| Host: | Delta Nature and Metro Vancouver Parks |
| Info. & Reg.: | 604-432-6359 during business hours |
| Meet: | Cammidge House, Boundary Bay Regional Park |
Cost: $20.00
Sunday March 7
Blackie Spit Invasive Plant Removal
8:45am - 12pm
Join us in removing invasive plant species from the Savenye Environmentally Sensitive Area before they take over!
Wear appropriate clothing and shoes and bring gloves and your favorite shovel.
| Host: | Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society |
| Info.: | 604-531-6921 a.prentice@shaw.ca |
| Meet: | Blackie Spit Kiosk in the parking lot (Crescent Beach, South Surrey) |
Free
Friday March 12
Kid’s Spring Fling
10am – 2pm
Join us for a day filled with outdoor games, eco crafts, story time, nature activities and discoveries – just for kids! Hunt for bugs, search for birds, play in the forest, and explore the special places at the Surrey Nature Centre. Bring your friends and family! Rain or shine. FREE
| Host: | Surrey Parks |
| Info. | 604-588-6825 |
| Meet: | Surrey Nature Centre - 14255 96 Ave. |
Saturday March 13
What’s for Dinner…? Maplewood’s Raptors
10am – 12pm
Come and join the Wild Bird Trust’s Nature Walks with Al Grass at the Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, North Vancouver. The walk will focus on the different kinds of raptors (hawks, eagles, and owls) that dine in the area. Wheelchair accessible.
| Host: | Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia |
| Info: | 604-538-8774 |
| Meet: | at the WBT building at the Pacific Environment Science Centre, 2645 Dollarton Highway 2 km east of the Iron Workers (Second Narrows) Bridge. (Gate opens at 9:30am) |
Free Family Event
Saturday March 13
Salmon Friendly Gardens Seminar
10am - 3pm
This workshop-style seminar will provide practical solutions for your yard and garden. Topics include: Rethinking Weeds, Uprooting Lawns: How to Create a Vegetable Patch, and Strategies for Bird-scaping your yard. Admission by donation.
| Host: | Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) |
| Info. & Reg.: | 604-532-3513 or email kgreenwood@tol.bc.ca |
| Meet: | Township of Langley Civic Facility at 20338 65 Ave, Langley. |
Sunday March 14 (& Saturday March 27)
The Great Blue Herons of Colony Farm
9:30 – 11:30am
The heron colony at the mouth of the Coquitlam River – a Wildlife Management Area – is one of the six largest in BC with between 50 – 200 birds during the breeding season – mid February to early April. Join the Burke Mountain Naturalists on an easy walks to learn about these interesting bird’s feeding habitats, why they are considered species at risk, and about some of the birds they prey on them.
| Host: | Burke Mountain Naturalists |
| Meet: | at the foot of Colony Farm Road (off Lougheed Highway Hwy #7) at 9:30am (watch for park signs for Colony Farm Regional Park) |
Free Family Fun
Sunday March 14
Little Campbell River - Restoration Project
8:45am - 12pm
Help us with native species planting and maintenance and invasive plant species removal in this critical estuary habitat. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes and bring gloves and your favorite shovel. FREE
| Host: | Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society |
| Info.: | 604-531-6921 a.prentice@shaw.ca |
| Meet: | Intersection of Marine Drive and Habgood Street, White Rock |
Saturday March 20
Delta Nats Casual Birding Walk
9am – 12pm
Join Tom and his informal birdwatchers for a 2 ½ hour ramble through the beautiful natural regional park overlooking Boundary Bay. Enjoy the abundance of resident and migratory inhabitants, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. Bring binoculars, if you have them. The outing will end with beverage and snack at the historic Cammidge House. No charge for event, voluntary donation for snacks
| Host: | Delta Nature |
| Info.: | 604-940-9296 or tom.bearss@dccnet.com |
| Meet: | park parking lot at corner of 12 Ave and Beach Grove Rd in Tsawwassen. |
Saturday March 20
Green Thumb Gala
10am - 2pm
Trade in your tuxedo for a trowel! Celebrate spring and get ideas for your outdoor space like planting a wildlife or veggie garden and creating a balcony planter. Play in the Lil’ Sprouts Zone for kids or create a “springy” costume to join the parade. Visit booths to get inspired by local gardening groups or browse local foods in the Farmers Market. Rain or shine. FREE
| Host: | Surrey Parks |
| Info.: | 604-588-6825 |
| Meet: | Surrey Nature Centre - 14255 96 Ave., Surrey |
Saturday March 20
Invasive Removal at Campbell Valley Regional Park
10am – 12pm
Come and help us remove some unwanted invasive plants in Campbell Valley Regional Park. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. All tools and refreshments provided.
| Host: | Campbell Valley Park Association & Metro Vancouver Parks |
| Info.: | 604-530-4983 |
| Meet: | n the 8th Ave parking lot by the Visitor’s Centre (east of 200th Street) Langley |
FREE
Sunday March 21
Nature Photography Walk
1 – 3pm
Bring your camera and explore Watershed Park with a Naturalists and Photographer where you can learn some tips and tricks for nature photography while learning about the forest ecosystem. Enter your photos in Delta’s 2nd Annual Earth Week Photo Contest (in April). FREE
| Host: | Corporation of Delta |
| Info. & Reg.: | 604-946-3282 |
| Meet: | Watershed Park, Pinewood Elementary Entrance Gate |
Saturday March 27
Night Quest at Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Vancouver
7pm - 10pm
Come out on this after-dinner walk along the 2 km lantern-lit trail for fun, exercise, and explorations of the nocturnal life of the park. Start between 7 and 9 pm at the Park Centre on 16th Avenue, 400m west of Blanca. This event is wheelchair and stroller accessible. NOTE Bring flashlight. There is a concession – cash only. We recommend that the only dogs brought to the event be those dogs that are good with children, crowds, wildlife and lots of activity. FREE.
| Host: | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks & Pacific Spirit Park Society |
| Info.: | 604-224-5739 |
Saturday March 27
The Great Blue Herons of Colony Farm
9:30 – 11:30am
The heron colony at the mouth of the Coquitlam River – a Wildlife Management Area – is one of the six largest in BC with between 50 – 200 birds during the breeding season – mid February to early April. Join the Burke Mountain Naturalists on an easy walks to learn about these interesting bird’s feeding habitats, why they are considered species at risk, and about some of the birds they prey on them. FREE
| Host: | Burke Mountain Naturalists |
| Meet: | at the foot of Colony Farm Road (off Lougheed Highway Hwy #7) at 9:30am (watch for park signs) |
Saturday March 27
Hastings Park – Nature Walk at the Sanctuary
9 – 11am
Over 106 species of birds have been identified in this urban wilderness. Learn about birds, plants, trees, flowers, aquatic life and more. We want you to share our amazing eastside Vancouver secret on this FREE guided nature walk. Bring binoculars if you have them, but please leave your dogs at home.
| Host: | Hasting Park Conservancy |
| Info.: | www.hastingspark.ca the meeting place under Nature Walks |
| Meet: | at the northeast corner of the Sanctuary (near the red barns & Playland restrooms). Free parking for visitors to the Sanctuary, or take the bus to Hastings & Renfrew St. |
Sunday March 28
‘Nature as Muse’ Artist’s Workshop Series
9:30am - 4pm
Participate in a series of workshops inspired by nature! Each will begin with a photo presentation then an outdoor field trip to see close up & experience nature with a knowledgeable Naturalist. The field trip will allow time for you to sketch & photograph. Returning to the workshop, you will have an opportunity to explore the theme in an art medium. Some supplies will be provided. Bring your own sketchbook, pencils, favourite brushes, camera and lunch. Dress for the outdoor field trip and weather.
Workshop – Sunday, March 28, 2010 9am – 4pm, will focus on Beach Explorations with mixed media & Plexiglass.
Workshop – Sunday, May 2, 2010 9:30 am – 4pm will focus on spring flowers & shrubs using fusion & recycled glass with found materials.
| Host: | Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society & Trish's Artist's Place |
| Info. & Reg.: | Registration required – class size is limited. Call Trish 604-535-4664 or email: trishsartistsplace@gmail.com |
| Meet: | Trish’s Artist’s Place, 15237 16th Ave. (152nd St & North Bluff), Surrey |
Sunday March 28
The Birds of Stanley Park
9 – 11am
Join naturalist and birder Cathy Aitchison for a 2 hour walk in Stanley Park exploring for its varied and beautiful bird life. By donation.
| Host: | Stanley Park Ecology Society |
| Info.: | 604-681-9453 vcn@stanleyparkecology.ca |
| Meet: | Stanley Park Nature House at Lost Lagoon |
For a full schedule of events, visit our shop or contact Al Schulze at aschulze@direct.ca or 604-536-9253
