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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, 2nd July 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Guide in a Hide - Rye Harbour (02/07/2022)

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

Monday, 4th July 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bumblebee Identification Morning - Rye Harbour (04/07/22)

Morgan and Peter Greenhalf are volunteers with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and have helped out with the Short-tailed Bumblebee reintroduction project for many years.

Join them for a morning at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, where they will be talking about bumblebees we see locally,...

Thursday, 7th July 2022, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Camber Castle Wildlife Walk - Rye Harbour (07/07/22)

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...

Sunday, 10th July 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Walk with a Warden - Rye (10/07/2022)

Discover the life in the reedbeds where spiders walk on water and dragonflies patrol their territories weaving amongst the plants to escape predators on this summer circular walk.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY...

Wednesday, 13th July 2022, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies - Rye Harbour (13/07/2022)

Wednesdays - 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th July 2022 - (4 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...

Saturday, 16th July 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Guide in a Hide - Rye Harbour (16/07/2022)

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, 20th July 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour - Nature Tots (20/07/2022)

Wednesdays - 6th to 20th July 2022 (3 sessions) - with Natasha

10:00am to 12 noon

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...

Saturday, 23rd July 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour (23/07/2022)

Monthly club for children 5-11 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 with a parent/carer.

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Monday, 25th July 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Magnificent Moths 1 - Rye Harbour (25/07/2022)

Discover all about moths for National Moth Week, from night time moth trapping to daytime mini safari and make your own winged creature to take home.

Suitable for children age 6-11 accompanied by an adult.

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Monday, 25th July 2022, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Summer Marine Makers 1 - Rye Harbour (25/07/2022)

Beach safari in marine week discovering the secrets of the strandline. Find out all about our marine superheroes and creating seascape pictures to take home.

Suitable for children age 6-11 accompanied by an adult

Meet at Rye...

Tuesday, 26th July 2022, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Summer Marine Makers 2 - Rye Harbour (26/07/2022)

Beach safari in marine week discovering the secrets of the strandline. Find out all about our marine superheroes and creating seascape pictures to take home.

Suitable for children age 6-11 accompanied by an adult

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Wednesday, 27th July 2022, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Wild Beach – Beach Explorers - Rye Harbour (27/07/2022)

Join us for a late afternoon low tide at Pett Level to explore the exciting world of rock pools and discover the creatures that live there. Please wear wellies or sturdy shoes suitable for paddling in the sea.

Suitable for accompanied children aged 4 to 11 years

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Friday, 29th July 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wild Beach Family Fun Day - Rye Harbour (29/07/2022)

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Join us for lots of fun and games on the beach including a strandline scavenger hunt, tallest tower competition, pebble picture creations and lots more.

Suitable for families with children of all ages.

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