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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, 2nd August 2017, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Minibeasts (02/08/17)

Rye Harbour Family Event

Bring the family to find out about the weird and wonderful world of minibeasts.

Suitable for accompanied children of all ages.

For family events all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can only book events if they are...

Thursday, 3rd August 2017, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Beach Art and Craft (03/08/17)

Rye Harbour Family Event

Come down to the beach at low tide and get creative with natural materials we find on the beach.

Suitable for accompanied children of all ages.

For family events all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can only book...

Saturday, 5th August 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Rye Harbour Wildlife Watch - Taster Session (05/08/2017)

Wildlife Watch Taster Session with Andy

Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Rye Bay Wildlife Watch provides a wonderful opportunity for children aged 5 to 11 to experience and learn from nature. They will be encouraged to tackle hands-on...

Sunday, 6th August 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Moth Morning (06/08/17)

Rye Harbour Event

Another chance to find out about the huge variety of moths we find on the nature reserve when the warden shows you what was caught in the moth trap last night.

Meet at Lime Kiln Cottage, Rye Harbour, TN31...

Tuesday, 8th August 2017, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Castle Water Safari (08/08/17)

Rye Harbour Family Event

A guided walk for children and their parents around Castle Farm finding out about the wildlife and the history. We will go pond dipping at Castle Water, look inside Camber...

Friday, 11th August 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud (11/08/17)

Rye Harbour Family Event

Explore the saltmarsh looking for crabs and minibeasts hiding in the mud. Wellies and old clothes advisable!

Suitable for accompanied children of all ages.

For family events all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can...

Saturday, 12th August 2017, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Castle and Wildlife Walk from Rye station

A 6km (4mile) circular walk of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and Camber Castle, led by Dr Barry Yates of the Sussex Wildlife Trust. A walk through fields with sheep, looking for wildlife along the way. Visiting a bird watching hide and Henry VIII’s castle. Meet at Rye station.

Sunday, 13th August 2017, 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Moth Evening (13/08/17)

Rye Harbour Event

Come and see a range of moths as they arrive at our moth traps!

This event is weather dependent, so please phone on the day to check that it will be going ahead (07884 494 982).

Meet at Lime Kiln...

Monday, 14th August 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Rockpool Ramble - Pett Level (14/08/17)

Rye Harbour Family Event

Explore the shore at Pett Level with a search in the rockpools for fascinating marine creatures. Please wear wellies or sturdy shoes suitable for paddling in the sea.

Suitable for accompanied children aged 4-12.

For family events all...

Tuesday, 15th August 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shrimping (15/8/17)

Rye Harbour Family Event

Explore the shore at low tide, looking for shrimps, crabs and flatfish. Please wear wellies or shoes suitable for paddling in the sea.

Suitable for accompanied children aged 4-12 years.

For family events all children must be...

Wednesday, 23rd August 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nature Treasure Trail (23/08/17) - Drop-In Event

Rye Harbour Family Event

Follow the trail around the reserve, hunt for the clues, solve the puzzles and collect the treasure for your chance to win a prize.

Starting off at the Information Centre, collect your map and answer sheet and head out on the trail. ...

Friday, 25th August 2017, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud (25/08/17)

Rye Harbour Family Event

Explore the saltmarsh looking for crabs and minibeasts hiding in the mud. Wellies and old clothes advisable!

Suitable for accompanied children of all ages.

For family events all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can...

Sunday, 27th August 2017, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Walk with a Warden (27/08/17)

Rye Harbour Event

Join one of our wardens on a walk looking at wildlife near Camber Castle, and join in with a spot of pond-dipping and birdwatching at Castle Water.

Meet at

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