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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.
Tuesday, 4th April 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wild Rye Holiday Club Day 2- Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (04/04/2023)
Leader: Natasha Sharma
Pollinators parade day – join us to become a butterfly, buzz like a bee and discover hidden nectar like a moth with some outdoor cookery.
Suitable for children aged 6-11 years. Parents do not accompany children. Please...
Wednesday, 5th April 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (05/04/2023)
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, 5th April 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (5-26/04/2023)
Wednesdays - 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th April 2023
Leader: Jill Ferguson
Introduce your baby to the great outdoors with our nature-based baby group. Lots of nature-based sensory experiences for little ones and a chance to meet other...
Thursday, 6th April 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (06/04/2023)
Leader: Jill Ferguson
An Easter holiday session 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 making...
Saturday, 8th April 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (08/04/2023)
Leaders: Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (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. 1.5-2 hours), while in the Discovery Centre from 10am-4pm there will be...
Saturday, 8th April 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Auks and Orcas: A journey around the British Isles - Rye (08/04/2023)
Speaker: Michael Blencowe
For this rescheduled talk, join Michael Blencowe as we set sail from Portsmouth on a wildlife expedition around the British Isles. We'll cruise to some of Britain's wildest islands - Tresco, Fair Isle, St Kilda, Rathlin, Great Saltee, Staffa, the Isle of...
Tuesday, 11th April 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
John Muir Holiday Scheme for Families – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Tuesday 11/04/2023 – Saturday 15/04/2023)
Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15th April 2023
Leader: Jill Ferguson
Five days of practical conservation tasks, games and creative activities that enable families to make a difference, make friends and make memories. Families...
Tuesday, 11th April 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Easter Eggcase Hunt – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/04/2023)
This event is fully booked
Explore the seashore at low tide looking for different egg cases left behind by our marine wildlife. Who will find the most Mermaid’s Purses – the egg case of sharks and skates?
Bring a bucket for your finds. Suitable for...
Wednesday, 12th April 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (12/04/2023)
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...
Thursday, 13th April 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Explore the Shore - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (13/04/2023)
Leader: Lucy Bowyer
Explore the seashore at low tide and make your very own rockpool model to take home.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 6-13 years.
Meet outside the Discovery...
Sunday, 16th April 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Looking for Migrating Birds - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/04/2023)
Organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
A short walk around Flat Beach looking for spring arrivals such as Sandwich and Common Terns, Mediterranean Gulls, Wheatear and Ringed Plover.
Suitable for all (children must be accompanied by an...
Wednesday, 19th April 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (19/04/2023)
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, 19th April 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nature Tots – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (19/04 to 17/05/2023)
Wednesday 19 & 26 April and 3, 17 & 24 May 2023 - 5 sessions
Leader: Natasha Sharma
Bring your toddler along to our nature-based outdoor learning group at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Child-led play, stories, games...
Thursday, 20th April 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Beginning Birdwatching in Spring - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Thursday 20/04/23)
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...
Friday, 21st April 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saltmarsh Birds at Rye Harbour - Members-only (21/04/23)
SORRY, FULLY BOOKED
Members-only event
A 2 mile circular walk around the beach and saltmarsh re-creation project looking for birds including Mediterranean Gulls and Avocets at the start of their breeding season. Led by James...
Saturday, 22nd April 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Saturday 22/04/2023)
Leader: Natasha Sharma
Monthly club for children aged 5-11 years to discover more about Rye Harbour wildlife through exploring, games, craft and learning countryside skills to help wildlife thrive.
Suitable for 5-11 year olds with a...
Saturday, 22nd April 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (22/04/23)
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.
400m walk towards the sea from
Wednesday, 26th April 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26/04/2023)
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...
Friday, 28th April 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Opticron Optics Day - Rye Harbour (28/04/2023)
Join us on our Optics Day and take the opportunity to try a large range of Opticron binoculars and telescopes designed for wildlife watching.
There will be expert advice on hand and all optics will be available to purchase on the day. The sale of binoculars and telescopes helps...
Saturday, 29th April 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lost Words Writing Workshop 4 - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (29/04/23)
Sensing the Wild
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 fourth of a series of 6...
