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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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Sunday, 5th September 2021, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Rye Harbour - Walk with a Warden (05/09/2021)

Look for departing summer visitors such as warblers and wagtails and winter visitors arriving such as ducks and waders.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY

Donations appreciated

No booking...

Wednesday, 15th September 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour - Beach Clean (15/09/2021)

Join one of our monthly litter picks on the third Wednesday of each month. Help to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment, spot some wildlife and have a chat with other volunteer litter heroes!

This month we will also be surveying the litter collected, to inform the...

Sunday, 19th September 2021, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Rye Harbour - Walk with a Warden (19/09/2021)

September is a good time to spot lots of birds as our summer visitors are leaving, and winter birds are arriving. We will walk around the saltmarsh and beach to look for seabirds, ducks and waders refuelling on the pools and perhaps some raptors hunting them.

Meet at

Sunday, 19th September 2021, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rye Harbour - Guide in a Hide (19/09/2021)

Drop in to the Gooders hide between the car park and the sea where there will be guides stationed throughout the day to show you the birds. Binoculars, telescopes and spotter sheets available for you to use.

400m walk towards the sea from 

Wednesday, 22nd September 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour - Nature Tots (22/09/2021)

Wednesdays - 22nd & 29th September 2021 (2 sessions) - with Natasha

Suitable for children aged 3-5 years. 

Do you have a little one who likes playing outdoors? Curious about nature? Would like to find out more about bugs, birds, and beasties? Why not bring them along to...

Wednesday, 22nd September 2021, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rye Harbour - Nature Babies (22/09/2021)

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 reserve (bring buggies or carriers) and a chance to meet other families.

Weekly sessions are themed around wildlife...

Saturday, 25th September 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Rye Harbour - Wildlife Watch (25/09/2021)

Last Saturday of the month with Natasha

Our monthly club for 5-11 year olds offering a chance to find out more about the natural world and the special wildlife we find at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. 

ADULTS FREE OF CHARGE

Each session will have a...

Saturday, 25th September 2021, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Rye Harbour - Saltmarsh Saturday (25/09/2021)

A deep dive into the mud at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve via a circular walk looking at the function, health and success of saltmarsh regeneration.

Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW.  Car park at TN31...

Wednesday, 29th September 2021, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Rye Harbour - Nature Babies (29/09/2021)

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 reserve (bring buggies or carriers) and a chance to meet other families.

Weekly sessions are themed around...

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