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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.
Monday, 4th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wild Rye Holiday Club (04/04/2022)
Pond dipping adventure day, come and discover damsels, dragons and frog Princes on this exciting day out.
Suitable for children age 6-11 years. Parents do not accompany children to this event.
Meet at Brede Lock on Rye Harbour...
Tuesday, 5th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wild Rye Holiday Club (05/04/2022)
Pollinators parade day – join us to become a butterfly, buzz like a bee and discover hidden nectar like a moth with some outdoor cookery
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TX
Booking Essential
Tuesday, 5th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Discover Rye Harbour’s Glorious Mud! - Rye (05/04/2022)
Explore the muddy saltmarshes looking for crabs and minibeasts that make this place their home.
This event can get very messy so wellies and old clothes are advisable.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 4 and over.
Meet at
Wednesday, 6th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wild Rye Holiday Club (06/04/2022)
Bird discovery day, get a close up view of the birds on the reserve, help us look after nature by making a bird feast, create your own bird and play some bird games.
Suitable for children age 6-11 years. Parents do not accompany children.
Meet at
Wednesday, 6th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Camber Castle Wildlife Walk - Rye Harbour (06/04/22)
Leader: James Duncan
Rye Harbour's 465 hectares have international wildlife designations. Join us for a circular walk of approximately 6km, starting out from Brede Lock. We’ll follow the River Brede across the sheep fields to Henry VIII's Camber Castle, taking the...
Thursday, 7th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wild Beach – Explore the Shore - Rye (07/04/2022)
Discover the wildlife exposed on the shore at low tide. We may see crabs, shrimps and lots of different sea snails. Please wear footwear suitable for paddling in shallow water.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 4 years and over.
Meet at
Friday, 8th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Beach - Let’s Go Fly a Kite - Rye (08/04/2022)
Join us for a morning of family fun learning how to make and fly a kite.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 5 years and over.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, 5 minutes walk from car park at TN31...
Saturday, 9th April 2022, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Wildlife Rangers - Rye (09/04/2022)
Our monthly group for teenagers interested in finding out more about wildlife, taking part in practical conservation or those wanting to volunteer for their Duke of Edinburgh awards.
This month we will be brushing up on our firelighting and fire safety skills, doing a spot of...
Sunday, 10th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Walk with a Warden - Rye Harbour (10/04/2022)
Join our knowledgeable guide for this spring walk where emerging spring flowers and insects brighten up the waysides with a chance to see the breeding wading birds and other seasonal visitors.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31...
Monday, 11th April 2022, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Microscope Monday - Rye Harbour (11/04/2022)
Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between 10.30-3pm for a closer look at some of our special wildlife using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW
No booking...
Tuesday, 12th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wild Beach Alchemy - Rye (12/04/2022)
An opportunity to experience the mysteries of pewter casting over a campfire, using cuttlefish bone and natural clay casts to make a beautiful keepsake inspired by nature.
Suitable for 6-11 year olds accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, 13th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Easter Eggcase Hunt - Rye (13/04/2022)
Our annual big beachcombing event is back!
Work off those seasonal treats with a wildlife egg hunt on the beach, looking for mermaid’s purses – the egg cases of sharks, skates and rays – and see what other treasures we find washed up on the strandline.
Suitable for...
Wednesday, 13th April 2022, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Rye Harbour - Nature Babies (13/04/2022)
Wednesdays – 13, 20 & 27 April (3 sessions)
Introduce your baby to the great outdoors with our 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...
Thursday, 14th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wildlife Rangers - Rye (14/04/2022)
An Easter holiday session for teenagers to investigate the weird and wonderful world of the salt marsh, including examining pit fall traps to survey insects and other invertebrates.
Suitable for 12-16 year olds. Parents do not accompany.
Wednesday, 20th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rye Harbour - Nature Tots (20/04/2022)
Explore, learn and play with all that’s found in the natural environment at Rye Harbour Nature reserve, with stories, songs, games and activities themed around seasonal wildlife.
Suitable for 3-5 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
NEW NATURE TOTS GROUP...
Saturday, 23rd April 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rye Harbour - Wildlife Watch (23/04/2022)
Monthly club for children aged 5-11 years to discover more about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve wildlife through exploring, games, craft and learning countryside skills to help wildlife thrive.
Suitable for 5-11 year olds. All children must be accompanied by an...
Monday, 25th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Coastal and Saltmarsh Birds at Rye Harbour - Members Only - (25/04/22)
SORRY FULLY BOOKED
Members-only event
A 2-mile circular walk around the beach and saltmarsh re-creation project looking for seals and birds including Mediterranean Gulls and Avocets at the start of their breeding...
Wednesday, 27th April 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rye Harbour - Nature Tots (27/04/2022)
Explore, learn and play with all that’s found in the natural environment at Rye Harbour Nature reserve, with stories, songs, games and activities themed around seasonal wildlife.
Suitable for 3-5 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
NEW NATURE TOTS GROUP...
