Events and courses

Thursday, 1st June 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Larvae and Leeches – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (01/06/2023)

Family Event

Leader:  Jill Ferguson

Come and explore the wider nature reserve and delve into the exciting world of pond life. Use a net to dip into the watery depths in search of mysterious creatures from the deep. 

Suitable for accompanied children able to walk...

Friday, 2nd June 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Glorious Mud – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (02/06/2023)

Leader:  Jill Ferguson

Explore the muddy saltmarshes looking for crabs and mini-beasts that make this place their home.

This event can get very messy so wellies and old clothes are advisable. 

Suitable for accompanied children aged 4 and over.

Saturday, 3rd June 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (03/06/2023)

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 awards. This month we will be...

Sunday, 4th June 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (04/06/23)

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.

Wednesday, 7th June 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (07/06/2023)

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, 7th June 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (7-28/06/2023)

Wednesdays: 7, 14, 21 & 28 June 2023 - 4 sessions

Leader: Lucy Bowyer

Introduce your baby to the great outdoors with our nature-based baby group. Lots of wildlife themed sensory experiences for little ones and a chance to meet other families. 

Suitable...

Thursday, 8th June 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only (08/06/23)

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 birdwatching hides overlooking the saltmarsh and gravel...

Saturday, 10th June 2023, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (10/06/23)

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, the draw of...

Saturday, 10th June 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Friends of RHNR talk - A Walk to Dinosaur Bay (10/06/23)

Colin Page will reveal by means of his camera some of the mysteries and marvels of the tideline from Rye Harbour to Fairlight. From fossils in flint and dinosaur footprints, to strange sea animals and multitudes of birds. This wonderful stretch of coast contains it all.

Tuesday, 13th June 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Spring - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (13/06/23)

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 will undoubtedly be...

Wednesday, 14th June 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (14/06/2023)

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...

Sunday, 18th June 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Fathers Day Feathers - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (18/06/23)

Organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. 30 Days Wild Big Wild Weekend Walk

Take part in the 30 Days Wild, the UK's biggest nature challenge, with this Big Wild Weekend walk around our easy access route. We will visit...

Wednesday, 21st June 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (21/06/2023)

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, 21st June 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Dragonflies & Damselflies - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (21/06/23)

Leader:  James Duncan

During the summer, Sussex comes alive with flashes of colour from many dazzling insects. We’ll head off around the reserve looking for deadly dragons and iridescent damsels, many of which have remained virtually unchanged for millions of years. 

Join...

Saturday, 24th June 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (24/06/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Monthly club for children to discover more about Rye Harbour’s special wildlife through exploring, games, craft and learning countryside skills to help wildlife thrive. 

Suitable for accompanied children aged 5-11 years.

Saturday, 24th June 2023, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lost Words Writing Workshop 6 – Rye Harbour (24/06/23)

Re-wilding your Writing

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 last of a series of 6...

Wednesday, 28th June 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (28/06/2023)

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, 28th June 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nature Tots - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (7-28/06/2023)

Wednesdays:  7, 14, 21 & 28 June 2023 - 4 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 and outdoor skills are all developed for pre-school...