Events and courses

Tuesday, 21st July 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

New Member Welcome Event and Tour of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Discover the varied flora and fauna of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and how your membership supports vital conservation work across Sussex.

Wednesday, 22nd July 2026, 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (22.07.26) - 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 midday, usually at the

Thursday, 23rd July 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Walk with our Nature Reserve Manager at Rye Harbour (420337035)

Join Regional Reserves Manager, Paul Tinsley-Marshall, who'll point out the special birds and wildflowers of the nature reserve in summer.

Thursday, 23rd July 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Corporate Wild Work Day: Beach Clean and Survey Day at Rye Harbour

Make a difference to global policies that shape the marine environment & prevent future plastic pollution by engaging in this vital activity

Friday, 24th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Corporate Wild Work Day: Sustainability Day at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

Spend the day with us learning more about what we do, have a guided walk of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and participate in a litter survey.

Friday, 24th July 2026, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Beginners Birding with Mya Bambrick, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (420337035)

Discover birds in one of the very best places for bird species in Sussex with identification tips from young expert Mya Bambrick.

Saturday, 25th July 2026, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Wildlife Rangers for 11-16yrs, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (420337035)

Meet once a month and take action to protect and learn about local wildlife with other young people interested in the natural world.

Saturday, 25th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

CANCELLED: Guide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25.07.26)

**Please note this event has been cancelled due to the hot, dry weather affecting the outlook from Gooders Hide. The next Guide in a Hide is on Saturday, 26 September, see:

Monday, 27th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Microscope and Mark Making Monday – Rye Harbour 10-12pm (27/07/26)

A free family drop in activity, no need to book.

Join us in the Education Room at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre to explore the fascinating patterns and textures of the natural world close-up using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars.

Suitable for children of all...

Tuesday, 28th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Corporate Wild Work Day: Conservation Day at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Escape from the office for an abundance of fresh air in a hands on experience of grassland management at Rye .

Wednesday, 29th July 2026, 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (29.07.26) - 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 midday, usually at the

Thursday, 30th July 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Summer Family Litter pick Rye harbour Discovery Centre(420337035)

Take action for Nature and help us to clean the rubbish and plastic pollution from the Nature Reserve

Thursday, 30th July 2026, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

National Marine Week Rye Harbour Walk

Join James Duncan and Archie Taplin on a National Marine Week walk around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.