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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, 1st August 2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Marine Monday - Rye (01/08/2022)
Journey down to the sea for a coastal adventure with rockpool finds to inspire a beach craft parade – creating models from natural materials to celebrate National Marine Weeks.
Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday, 1st August 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guide in a Hide - Rye (01/08/2022)
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
Tuesday, 2nd August 2022, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
John Muir Holiday Scheme for Young People
Tuesday 2 August – Saturday 6 August (5 Days)
Five days of practical conservation tasks, games and creative activities that enable young people to make a difference, make new friends and make s’mores. Young people who complete the programme will gain a John Muir Discovery Conservation...
Wednesday, 3rd August 2022, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Nature Babies - Rye (03/08/2022)
Wednesdays - 3, 10, 17 & 24 August 2022 (Block booking – 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 to...
Thursday, 4th August 2022, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Camber Castle Wildlife Walk - Rye Harbour (04/08/22)
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...
Monday, 8th August 2022, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Microscope Monday - Rye (08/08/2022)
Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between 10.30-2.30 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, 9th August 2022, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Summer Low Tide Explorer - Rye (09/08/2022)
Beach fun including rockpooling, strandline discovery and creating low tide art.
Suitable for children age 5 -11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31...
Wednesday, 10th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Summer Flower Fairies - Rye (10/08/2022)
Discover a world of flowers around the Nature Reserve, listen to flower fairy stories and make your own flower fairies to protect the flowers where you live.
Suitable for children age 5-11 year. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wednesday, 10th August 2022, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Wild Beach – Explore the Shore - Rye (10/08/2022)
Come along to the beach for a low tide exploration looking for shrimps, crabs, flatfish and more!
Please wear wellies or sturdy shoes suitable for paddling in the sea.
Suitable for children aged 5 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, 11th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Minibeast Masterpieces - Rye (3-7 Years) - (11/08/2022)
Create some fabulous artwork using our smaller wildlife as inspiration.
Suitable for children aged 3-7 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet outside Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW...
Thursday, 11th August 2022, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Minibeast Masterpieces - Rye (8-12 Years) - (11/08/2022)
Create some fabulous artwork using our smaller wildlife as inspiration.
Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet outside Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31...
Tuesday, 16th August 2022, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Camber Castle Wildlife Walk - Rye Harbour (16/08/22)
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, 18th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wild Beach Alchemy - Rye (18/08/2022)
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 anyone aged over 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, 19th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dragonflies & Damselflies Identification Morning – Rye Harbour (19/08/2022)
Sussex is home to some magnificent dragonfly and damselfly species, some of which breed and some of which are seasonal migrants.
Join James Duncan for an indoor presentation, showing you how to identify different species, tips on where to see them and sharing some amazing facts...
Friday, 19th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Beach – Rock Pool Explorers - Rye Harbour (19/08/2022)
Join us for a morning 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.
Meet...
Sunday, 21st August 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Walk with a Warden - Rye (21/08/2022)
Join our expert guide for a tour of the nature reserve, with a focus on the seasonal wildlife around a circular route
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
No booking necessary
Donations appreciated
Monday, 22nd August 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wild Rye Holiday Club 1 - Rye (22/08/2022)
Beach fun day with strandline searches, beach games, natural art and craft and rockpooling.
Suitable for children age 6-11 years. Parents do not accompany.
Meet at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve car park TN31 7TY...
Monday, 22nd August 2022, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Microscope Monday - Rye (22/08/2022)
Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between 10.30-2.30 for a closer look at some of our special wildlife using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars.
Suitable for accompanied children of all ages.
Drop in to
Wednesday, 24th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wild Rye Holiday Club 3 - Rye (24/08/2022)
Wildlife treasure hunt including bird watching and looking for secret wildlife highlights along the way with our binocular trail.
Suitable for children age 6-11 years. Parents do not accompany.
Meet and Pick up at Rye...
Friday, 26th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guide in a Hide - Rye (26/08/2022)
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
Saturday, 27th August 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wildlife Watch - Rye (27/08/2022)
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 with a parent/carer.
