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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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Wednesday, 1st March 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (01/03/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

This walk is ideal if you'd like to socialise by walking in a group, want to learn more about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and to improve wellbeing by spending time outdoors and engaging with...

Wednesday, 8th March 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (08/03/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

This walk is ideal if you'd like to socialise by walking in a group, want to learn more about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and to improve wellbeing by spending time outdoors and engaging with...

Wednesday, 8th March 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (8-29/03/2023)

Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 & 29 March 2023 (4 sessions) with Jill

Introduce your baby to the great outdoors with our nature-based baby group. Lots of sensory experiences for little ones with singing, stories and a chance...

Saturday, 11th March 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/03/2023)

Friends of RHNR

A day to meet up with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, starting with a guided walk from the car park at 8.30 (approx. 1.5 hours), while in the Discovery Centre from 10am-4pm there will be stalls of craft items and second-hand books, the draw of the 833...

Saturday, 11th March 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/03/2023)

Event Leader Jill Ferguson

Our monthly group for teenagers interested in finding out more about wildlife, taking part in practical conservation or those wanting to volunteer for their DofE awards.

This month we will be finding out about birds – recording species, looking out...

Sunday, 12th March 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Beach Watch – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (12/03/2023)

Friends of RHNR

Join our Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for an approximately 6km circuit of the Beach Reserve, spending a little time sea watching. 

Suitable for adults and accompanied children.

Meet at Rye...

Wednesday, 15th March 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (15/03/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

This walk is ideal if you'd like to socialise by walking in a group, want to learn more about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and to improve wellbeing by spending time outdoors and engaging with...

Wednesday, 15th March 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Camber Castle Wildlife Walk – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (15/03/2023)

Walk 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 opportunity...

Friday, 17th March 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Spring - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (17/03/2023)

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 but others are migratory, stopping to refuel during epic journeys of flight. There will undoubtedly be...

Sunday, 19th March 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Walk with a Warden – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (19/03/2023)

Walk Leader Barry Yates

Put spring in your step to see breeding wading birds in the Wetlands around the short circular route. With possibilities of returning Sandwich Terns, Mediterannean Gulls and Wheatears on this 2km flat route.

Suitable for adults and accompanied...

Wednesday, 22nd March 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (22/03/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

This walk is ideal if you'd like to socialise by walking in a group, want to learn more about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and to improve wellbeing by spending time outdoors and engaging with...

Saturday, 25th March 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/03/2023)


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.

Suitable for all.



Saturday, 25th March 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/03/2023)

Event Leader Natasha Sharma

Monthly club for children aged 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 accompanied 5-11 year olds.

Saturday, 25th March 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lost Words Writing Workshop 3 - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/03/23)

Living Landscapes

Join writer and poet, S Morgan, for this fun creative workshop that will give you a practical toolbox with which to find your own voice to speak about the natural world, whether in poetry, prose or memoir.

This is the third of a series of 6...

Wednesday, 29th March 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (29/03/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

This walk is ideal if you'd like to socialise by walking in a group, want to learn more about Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and to improve wellbeing by spending time outdoors and engaging with...

Wednesday, 29th March 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nature Tots – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (8-29/03/2023)

Nature Tots – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 & 29 March 2023 (4 sessions) with Natasha

Bring your toddler along to our nature-based outdoor learning group at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Child led play, stories, games and outdoor skills are all developed for pre-school...

Thursday, 30th March 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only event (30/03/23)

SORRY, FULLY BOOKED

Members-only event

Rye Harbour's 465 hectares have international wildlife designations. Join us for a circular walk of approximately 3.5km, starting out from Rye Harbour Discovery Centre. We'll head to a trio of...


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