Join us for a relaxed perambulation, meet new friends and maybe even learn something new! The exact walk to be decided. We'll try to go somewhere we haven't been to in a while, and it will also depend on who shows up and what they'd like to do! Bring gloves if you'd like to help [...]
One of the (many) challenges small organizations like us face is keeping all the social media channels up to date. I noticed -- horrified! -- that I hadn't updated our site since July, and our Facebook event calendar is out of date. Anywoodle, we do try to organize community walks twice a month, and do [...]
GTHS Annual General Meeting Tuesday, July 19th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Ricky's All Day Grill Evergreen or online 8958 152 St, Surrey, BC V3R 4E4 Please RSVP to info@greentimbers.ca if you'd like to attend Join our Annual General Meeting to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year. This will also be your chance [...]
Events in brief: - we have virtual meetings the second Tuesday of every month. Email info@greentimbers.ca if you'd like the meeting link. - We're also leading guided walks through Green Timbers twice a month, usually the second Saturday and last Sunday. - We have an Open Forest this coming Sunday at the Lake - Our AGM is July 19. More details about events: [...]
Saturday 5: above 100th Avenue 11:00 am Meet at the Surrey Nature Centre. Distance: about 3.5 miles/5 km, mostly on paved/even surfaces GT walk tour above 100th Discover what's above 100th Avenue in Green Timbers! We'll start from the Surrey Nature Centre parking lot and do a rough circle tour on the area [...]
Saturday February 12: Greenway to 148, down to 92 Avenue 11:00 am Meet at the Surrey Nature Centre. Distance: about 2.5 miles/5 km, mostly on paved/even surfaces Last time we tried this we changed direction and walked to the erratic, and around the lake. This time we'll walk along the Green Timbers Greenway to 148 [...]
Saturday January 22: The Green Timbers Greenway 11:00 am Meet at the Surrey Nature Centre. Distance: about 2.5 miles/5 km, mostly on paved/even surfaces Green Timbers Greenway walk Let's explore the part of the Green Timbers Greenway that runs through the urban forest. Starting from the Surrey Nature Centre we'll follow Green Timbers [...]
Make a difference. Join the Green Timbers Heritage Society Join now Rich in social and natural history, the Green Timbers forest has something for everyone. But who will speak for it? Who will speak for the trees? Help the Green Timbers Heritage Society protect and enhance this gem right on the edge of Surrey’s [...]
Get outside with your family and explore Surrey's Green Timbers Urban Forest and take part in the Green Timbers Heritage Society "Selfie Scavenger Hunt" as part of Environmental Extravaganza for 2021. Sample Instagram post with the hashtag #GTUF2021 Find at least five of the locations, featured wildlife and plants on the list below [...]
Catching with news from about September 2020 through March 2021. AGM held: The Annual General Meeting was held January 19, virtually, and a new board of directors elected. On the board for 2021 are: Allison Baker, Nathan Evans, Jim Foulkes, Leana Kininmont, Nick McMahon and Don Schuetze. How deep is Green Timbers Lake? [...]
News mentions in 2020 about Green Timbers: the park, the Green Timbers Urban Forest, the Green Timbers Square Mile, and nearby areas. January Gunfire exchanged between two speeding vehicles in Surrey: police BY LISA STEACY, Posted Jan 9, 2020 SURREY (NEWS 1130) — Police in Surrey have found shell-casings after closing an intersection [...]
Yes, it's that time of year again. We are required as a Society to have an Annual General Meeting where members will elect a new board of directors. We also go over the accomplishments of the past year and review the ever-exciting financial documents. Annual General Meeting Tuesday January 19, 2021 6:30 pm meeting [...]
Walks in Green Timbers Leana has been kind enough to organize walks in Green Timbers -- usually about an hour or two at a gentle pace. Find the next one on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/GreenTimbers ______________________ Surrey Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) Summer and Fall programs The Fall SNAP team The Surrey Natural Area Partnership's 20th anniversary season needed some [...]
In brief Peter Maarsman, past president of the Society, passed away June 1 Walking tours (relaxed and no-stress) back and running, er, walking. Next one tomorrow (Sat Jun 20) Painted turtle infestation BC Hydro plans for upgrades crossing Fraser Highway Update on bark stripping Contact info to report litter, vandalism, etc SNAP's 20th season under [...]
Green Timbers Urban Forest, the Green Timbers Square Mile, and the Green Timbers Heritage Society In brief: Covid-19 changes everything. Except the trees. Those are still there. Contact info to report litter, vandalism, etc Open house put on hold Trees don't get sick You've probably noticed more people in the forest and park now [...]
