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Events and courses

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Events and courses at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

In addition to the events and courses listed below, we also run four activity groups in craft, wildlife, history and creative writing.

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Wednesday, 12th February 2025, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (12/02/2025) - Rye Harbour

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with our walk leader volunteers, every Wednesday morning. Anyone can join in and there's no need to book. The walks end at approximately 11.30am, usually at the Discovery Centre to give the option for...

Saturday, 15th February 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (15.02.25)

Led by volunteer guides from the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Drop in to the Gooders bird hide, just off the path between the car park and the sea. Friendly guides will be on hand through the day to show you the birds.

This event is suitable for adults...

Saturday, 15th February 2025, 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Valentine’s Evening Meal at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre – treat your loved ones! (15/02/25)

Celebrate Valentine’s at the Discovery Centre, in the return of our sell-out dinner evenings! It's a chance to enjoy a three-course meal, in a special place, with your favourite people, whether that’s your partner, your best friend(s), the family, or just yourself.

As you...

Monday, 17th February 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Microscope and Mark Making Monday – Rye Harbour (17/02/25)

A free family drop in activity from 10-12pm, no need to book.

Join us in the Education Room at the Discovery Centre to explore the fascinating natural world close-up using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars. We will also have a table set up with natural mark making tools to explore...

Wednesday, 19th February 2025, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (19/02/2025) - Rye Harbour

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with our walk leader volunteers, every Wednesday morning. Anyone can join in and there's no need to book. The walks end at approximately 11.30am, usually at the Discovery Centre to give the option for...

Friday, 21st February 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Family Activity: Wild about Winter Birds - Rye Harbour (21/02/25)

Course Tutor: Aimi Rifat – Wilder Learning and communities Officer, Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

Session time and overview : 1-3pm we will take a walk with the binoculars to Gooder’s Hide to learn how birds on the reserve survive through the Winter,...

Saturday, 22nd February 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Youth Rangers - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (22/02/25)

Leaders: Alice Oakley and Aimi Rifat

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Have a keen interest in nature? Want to get hands-on with conservation?

Then why not join Youth Rangers? If you are 16 to 25 years, interested in wildlife and would like to gain skills in...


Sunday, 23rd February 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

‘A Year of Garden Birds and Plants' Part 1 – Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (23/02/25)

Speaker: Christine George

Find out how to make your garden more bird-friendly in this informative talk at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre.

Hear which garden birds to look out for each month, and pick up tips on how to make your garden inviting for...

Wednesday, 26th February 2025, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (26/02/2025) - Rye Harbour

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with our walk leader volunteers, every Wednesday morning. Anyone can join in and there's no need to book. The walks end at approximately 11.30am, usually at the Discovery Centre to give the option for...

Thursday, 27th February 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Walk with a Ranger at Rye Harbour - Winter Birds and their Migration (27/02/25)

Walk Leader: Matt Rich

Join our Ranger Matt for an exclusive guided walk around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, one of the largest and most important wildlife sites in England.

Focusing on winter birds and their migration, you'll spot...


Friday, 28th February 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nature Tots - Rye Harbour - Spring 2025

Nature Tots is on Fridays during Term time for 2 to 5 year olds with an accompanying adult
Dates and time:
28 February, 7 March, 14 March and 21 March 2025 - 10-12pm

Led by: Aimi Rifat –...



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