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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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Saturday, 4th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch Rye Harbour (04/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Our monthly club for children aged 5-11 offering a chance to find out more about the natural world and the special wildlife we find at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Each session will have a different theme and will include exploring the reserve, playing...

Sunday, 5th May 2019, 4:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Wader Watch (05/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with an early morning walk to listen to some birdsong and spot a wide range of wading birds.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TX

No...

Saturday, 11th May 2019, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Castle Water Wildlife Walk (11/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

A walk to Camber Castle with an opportunity to look inside and visit the birdwatching hide overlooking Castle Water, looking for ducks, cormorants and egrets, listening for warblers and hopefully a cuckoo.

Meet at

Sunday, 12th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friends' Breeding Seabirds (12/05/2019) - For Friends of Rye Harbour Members Only

Rye Harbour Event

Come and watch the sea come in on a spring tide and find out which birds are visiting the new saltmarsh. We should find many different nesting waders, gulls and terns.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car...


Saturday, 18th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An Introduction to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 1 (18/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

This is the first in a series of three walks that aim to introduce people to the nature reserve and its wildlife, and perhaps take you to a part of the reserve you have never visited before. 

This walk will explore the southern part of the...

Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Shingle Birds and Flowers (22/05/2019) - For Sussex Wildlife Trust Members Only

Rye Harbour Event

We will visit the southern half of the reserve and see the nesting terns, gulls and waders and a display of flowers including a profusion of sea kale. 

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31...

Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Shingle Birds and Flowers, Rye Harbour (22/5/19) Members Only

We will visit the southern half of the reserve and see the nesting terns, gulls and waders and a display of flowers including a profusion of sea kale.

Members can be collected from Rye Station by prior arrangement – please ask when booking.

This is a free event, but due to popularity...

Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Bay Nature Tots - Wednesdays (22/05/2019)

Wednesday 22 May  – with Lucy

Suitable for children aged 3-5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Bring your little ones along for weekly family fun in Rye Bay. We shall be using Pett Level and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve as venues for outdoor activities and games....

Saturday, 25th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Coastal Plants (25/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Find out how the shingle and saltmarsh plants cope with their harsh environment. We will also see some coastal birds.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TX

No booking...

Tuesday, 28th May 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Our Fabulous Feathered Friends (28/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Come along to see the thousands of nesting birds squabbling and feeding their cute fluffy chicks, and enjoy some birdy crafts too.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TX

Booking...

Wednesday, 29th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers - Rye (29/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Our new group for young people who want to learn about and protect local wildlife, and carry out practical conservation tasks to improve habitats.

Suitable for children aged 12-16.

Meet at

Thursday, 30th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wild Woodland Holiday Club (30/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Test your survival skills as you practice safe fire lighting, learn some bushcraft skills and find out how our wildlife survives in the woods with some stalking and tracking games.

Suitable for children aged 6-11. Parents do not accompany...

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