A 2025 end of year message from Chief Executive Chris Corrigan

We are backing a petition to end the use of bio-beads, championed by local MP Helena Dollimore. Please sign it today.

12 Days Wild, our midwinter nature challenge is back. Can you do one wild thing a day over the festive period?

Meet conservation artist Cy Baker, who will be Artist in Residence at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in 2026

Dartford Warbler and the sound of a Snow Bunting. What wildlife was seen at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in November 2025?

Find out the latest on bio-bead pollution incident and our meeting with Southern Water

David Bentley is a Friend of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve & writes our monthly ‘wildlife seen on the reserve’ blog. We found out more about him

Chris Corrigan sees the extent and impact of the terrible plastic bio-bead pollution at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

We are devastated to confirm that bio-bead pollution has been found at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Christmas is coming early to the Discovery Centre at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve where there are a number of ways to get into the festive spirit.