Events and courses

Saturday, 1st July 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (01/07/2023)

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. Bring a packed lunch. Suitable for 12 - 16-year-olds. Parents do...

Wednesday, 5th July 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Wednesdays - 5, 12, 19 & 26 July - 4 sessions)

Wednesdays - 5,12,19 & 26 July 2023 - with Lucy

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 families. Suitable for babies aged 3 months – 24...

Thursday, 6th July 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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

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, 6th July 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only (06/07/23)

Members-only event

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve'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...

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

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (08/07/23)

Leaders:  Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

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...

Saturday, 8th July 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Friends of RHNR talk - Winchelsea Wildlife (08/07/23)

Michael Howard from the National Trust takes a look at some of the wildlife in the 1100 acres of land the National Trust manages in and around Winchelsea, from coppiced woodland and wetlands to community moth traps and bee walks. He will also look at the exciting plans the trust has for the land...

Wednesday, 12th July 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (12/06/2023)

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, 12th July 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye - Nature Tots (Wednesdays 5,12 & 19 July -3 sessions)

Wednesdays - 5,12 and 19 July 2023 - 3 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...

Thursday, 13th July 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Summer - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Thursday 13/07/23)

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...

Sunday, 16th July 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friends Walk: Summer Birds - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/07/2023)

Leaders:  Friends of RHNR

Join the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for an extended walk around Flat Beach and out to the Barn Pools looking at our Summer visiting birds. Suitable for adults and accompanied children. Binoculars...

Tuesday, 18th July 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Dragonflies & Damselflies - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (18/07/2023) - FULLY BOOKED

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 us for a...

Wednesday, 19th July 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (19/07/2023)

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, 20th July 2023, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Castle Water Wildlife Walk – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (20/07/2023)

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 to...

Friday, 21st July 2023, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Explore Rye Harbour Nature Reserve at Night (21/07/2023)

Leader:  Michael Blencowe

As the sun sets, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve goes to sleep...or does it? Some of our reserve's most amazing creatures are just waking up to start the nightshift. In this special event we'll learn about the bats, birds, mammals, moths and...

Saturday, 22nd July 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (22/07/2023)

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.

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Saturday, 22nd July 2023, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

An Evening with the Moths of Rye Harbour (22/07/2023)

Leader:  Michael Blencowe

Some of Rye Harbour's most amazing animals take to the sky at night...but only a few people ever get the chance to see them. This special evening event gives you the opportunity to come face to face with the nature reserve's beautiful (and...

Monday, 24th July 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wilder Holidays: Beach Treasures – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (24/07/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Join us for a treasure hunting day at the beach! We’ll set up camp at the beach making our own shelter, flags, and sand sculpture boat. There are beach games to play, shrimp to catch and time to eat our picnic lunch. Find clues round the...

Tuesday, 25th July 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wilder Holidays: Crafts and Spells – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/07/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Create your own wildlife art and crafts with painting, weaving, sculpture and model making. All our art will be helped along by the nature we discover on our adventure around the nature reserve. 

After our picnic lunch we’ll each create...

Wednesday, 26th July 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26/07/2023)

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, 26th July 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wilder Holidays: Camp and Cookout – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26/07/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Help us make homes for wildlife and ourselves on the reserve, camping out for the day in our self-made shelters. We will learn some wild foods to cook and prepare. We’ll play some wild games, practise bushcraft skills and make ourselves camping...

Friday, 28th July 2023, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Art of Drawing Insects– Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (28/07/2023)

Expert tutor Louisa Crispin

Join us for a masterclass in depicting insects in art. Find and improve your own skills with a variety of mediums and capture your observations from the wealth of subjects in the wild. 

Following a focussed nature walk within the grassland at...