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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 April 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Rye Harbour Wildlife Watch - Saturday (04/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


1st Saturday of the month with Lucy

Wildlife Watch suitable for children aged 5-11 years

Monthly club for children aged 5-11 offering a chance to find out more about the natural world and...

Monday, 6th April 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Mud and Minibeasts - Rye (06/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


Explore the muddy saltmarshes and the grassland looking for crabs and sea slaters, centipedes and spiders – see how the creatures are different in each habitat. 

Suitable for accompanied...

Tuesday, 7th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers - Rye (07/04/2020) CANCELLED

FREE EVENT

Become a Wildlife Ranger and join other teenagers taking action to protect and learn about local wildlife, bushcraft skills and much more.Identify and learn about wildlife, carry out practical conservation tasks to improve habitats, survey and monitor plants...

Wednesday, 8th April 2020, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Great Eggcase Hunt - Rye (08/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


An Easter ‘egg’ hunt with a difference: we will be looking for mermaids’ purses – the EGG cases of sharks, skates and rays – and will see what other treasures we can find washed up on the...

Thursday, 9th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Easter Treasure Trail - Family Event - Rye (09/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


Leader:  Lucy Bowyer

Family Event

Pick up a trail sheet and follow the clues to answer the questions, looking...


Thursday, 9th April 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Creative Writing Group - The Moment of Truth with Jane Lovell - Rye (09/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


Poetry inspired by strange and extraordinary events. Pivotal moments in history drawn through the language of colour. Use a painter's eye to create poems that bring alive the past. For all writers, from...

Thursday, 9th April 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Sunset at the Bittern Viewpoint - Rye Harbour (09/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


Leader:  James Duncan

The elusive Bittern was considered extinct in the UK by the 1870’s. Though they recolonised in the early 1900’s...


Saturday, 11th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Castle Water Wildlife Walk - Rye (11/04/2020) CANCELLED

A walk to Camber Castle with an opportunity to look inside and visit the birdwatching hide overlooking Castle Water where there should be ducks, egrets and possibly a Marsh Harrier. We will also be listening for warblers and hopefully the first Cuckoo.


Tuesday, 14th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Seashore Safari - Family Event - Rye (14/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


Leader:  Lucy Bowyer

Family Event

Investigate the marvellous marine life on the Rye Harbour shore at low tide –...


Wednesday, 15th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Rockpool Ramble - Rye (15/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


Investigate the marvellous marine life in the submerged ancient forest at Pett Level. 

Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 and over. 

This shoreline can be muddy so please...

Thursday, 16th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Tadpoles, Terns and Tudors - Rye (16/04/2020) CANCELLED


This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.

Bring the family for a walk to Castle Water for some pond dipping, bird watching and a look inside Henry VIII’s Camber Castle. 

Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 and over. 1 mile walk...

Saturday, 18th April 2020, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Guide in a Hide - Rye (18/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.

Drop into the Gooders Hide between the car park and the sea where there will be guides stationed throughout the day to show you the birds, and binoculars and telescopes available for you to use.

Meet at the...

Tuesday, 21st April 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sunset at the Bittern Viewpoint - Rye Harbour (21/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.

Leader:  James Duncan

The elusive Bittern was considered extinct in the UK by the 1870’s. Though they recolonised in the early 1900’s their numbers have fluctuated, making them the...

Wednesday, 22nd April 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Bay Nature Tots - Wednesdays (22/04 - 20/05/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.

Wednesdays - 22 April to 20 May 2020 (5 sessions) – with Lucy

10am to 12 noon

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

Bring your little ones along...

Wednesday, 22nd April 2020, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies Taster Day - Rye (22/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.


FREE EVENT

Introduce your baby to the great outdoors with our new nature-based baby group. Lots of sensory experiences for little ones,...


Saturday, 25th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Big Beach Clean - Rye (25/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.

Monthly litter picks for the whole family, helping to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment.

Litter pickers and bags provided; please bring gloves if you have them.

Sunday, 26th April 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Walk with a Warden - Rye (26/04/2020) CANCELLED

This event has been cancelled.  Thank you for your understanding.

Join one of our experienced wardens for a guided circular walk to Ternery Pool to spot nesting gulls, terns and waders. 

Binoculars available to borrow.

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