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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.
Saturday, 2nd May 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rye Harbour Wildlife Watch - Saturday (02/05/2020) 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 the...
Saturday, 2nd May 2020, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Listen to the Reserve - Rye Harbour (02/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
An event to celebrate the 50th year of the nature reserve!
Join Chair of the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Cliff Dean, at the viewpoint overlooking Castle Water to listen and...
Sunday, 3rd May 2020, 4:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Wader Watch - Rye (03/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Leader: Chris Bentley
Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with an early morning walk to listen to some birdsong and spot a wide range of wading birds.
Wednesday, 6th May 2020, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Nature Babies Taster Day - Rye (06/05/2020) 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, singing and stories, plus a stroll around the...
Saturday, 9th May 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Castle Water Wildlife Walk - Rye (09/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
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...
Tuesday, 12th May 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Beginning Birdwatching in Spring - Rye Harbour (12/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Leader: James Duncan
Rye Harbour is renowned for its magnificent bird life where more than 280 species have been recorded. Many have significant breeding populations on the reserve...
Friday, 15th May 2020, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Camber Castle Wildlife Walk, Rye (15/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Leader: James Duncan
Rye Harbour’s 465 hectares have international wildlife designations. Join us for a circular walk of approximately 6km, starting out from Rye Heritage...
Saturday, 16th May 2020, 9:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Walk: Everyone Welcome -Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Introduction For the majority of our “regulars”, Rye Harbour will be a very long drive and so some car sharing may be appropriate. Please contact Terry Wills (
Saturday, 16th May 2020, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Guide in a Hide - Rye (16/05/2020) 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...
Wednesday, 20th May 2020, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Nature Babies Taster Day - Rye (20/05/2020) 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, singing and stories, plus a stroll around the...
Thursday, 21st May 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Shingle Birds and Flowers - Sussex Wildlife Trust Members Only - Rye - (21/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Leader: Barry Yates
Sussex Wildlife Trust Members Only
We will visit the southern half of the reserve and see the nesting terns, gulls and waders and...
Wednesday, 27th May 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Beach - Rye (27/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoy some fun beach activities – explore the shore looking for wildlife; beach crafts using natural materials; shelter building and games.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 5-12.
Thursday, 28th May 2020, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Paint and Plant - Family Drop-In Event - Rye (28/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
Leader: Lucy Bowyer
Family Drop-In Event
It’s National Children’s Gardening Week, drop in to the information centre at the Nature Reserve to decorate...
Friday, 29th May 2020, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Spring Trail - Rye (29/05/2020) CANCELLED
Cancelled until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Pick up a trail sheet and follow the clues to answer the questions, looking for wildlife and signs of spring along the way.
Suitable for accompanied children of all ages. Pick up your trail sheet from...
Saturday, 30th May 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Big Beach Clean - Rye (30/05/2020) 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, 31st May 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Coastal Plants - Rye (31/05/2020) CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
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,...
