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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.
Wednesday, 3rd May 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (03/05/2023)
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, 3rd May 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (3-31/05/2023)
Wednesdays - 3, 10,17 & 31 May 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...
Thursday, 4th May 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only (04/05/23)
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...
Saturday, 6th May 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (06/05/2023)
Sorry, this event is fully booked
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...
Wednesday, 10th May 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (10/05/2023)
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, 12th May 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Beginning Birdwatching in Spring - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Friday 12/05/23)
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...
Saturday, 13th May 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (13/05/23)
Leaders: 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,...
Saturday, 13th May 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Friends of RHNR Talk - the Bees of Sussex (13/05/23)
In this talk, organised by Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, James Power will share his knowledge of the bees of Rye Harbour and the surrounding countryside, giving us insight into their lives both past and present.
Places are limited and booking is essential; booking will open...
Wednesday, 17th May 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (17/05/2023)
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, 20th May 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (20/05/23)
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
Sunday, 21st May 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Castle Water Birds - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (21/05/2023)
Organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
A long walk to Castle Water to look for nesting birds.
Suitable for all (children must be accompanied by an adult).
No booking necessary. Free to members of the Friends; donations appreciated from...
Wednesday, 24th May 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (24/05/2023)
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, 24th May 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stories in Pictures from a Coastal Landscape, Writers’ Showcase (24/05/23)
A rehearsed reading by professional actors of seven short scripts from first-time screenwriters.
Please join us for a fun, celebratory afternoon of wonderful tales inspired by Rye Harbour and its surrounding landscape.
This event is free but booking is essential as spaces are...
Saturday, 27th May 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lost Words Writing Workshop 5 – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (27/05/23)
Taking Root
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 fifth of a series of 6 workshops...
Wednesday, 31st May 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (31/05/2023)
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, 31st May 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Moth Magic at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (31/05/23)
A family friendly event for all ages to get to know the magic moths of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. See moths from the trap and look for some day-flying moths. Make your own paper moth and seed bombs to attract wonderful pollinating moths near your own home.
Meet at Rye Harbour...
