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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, 1st August 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
John Muir Holiday Scheme for Young People - Rye ( Tuesday 01/08/2023 – Saturday 05/08/2023)
Leader Jill Ferguson
5 days of practical conservation tasks, games and creative activities that enable young people to make a difference, make new friends and make s’mores. Young people who complete the programme will gain a John Muir Discovery...
Wednesday, 2nd August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (02/08/2023)
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, 2nd August 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meadows and Minibeasts Morning – CANCELLED
UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE CANCELLED THIS EVENT DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND RAIN TODAY. WE WILL AIM TO RESCHEDULE LATER IN THE HOLIDAYS
Drop into our outdoor classroom area in the grassland outside the Discovery Centre where we will be taking a closer look at some...
Thursday, 3rd August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only (03/08/23)
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...
Monday, 7th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Marine Monday – Pett Level beach (Monday 07/08/2023)
Leader Natasha Sharma
Journey down to the sea for a beach adventure with rockpooling, exploring for fossils and creating model marine fossils. Bring a picnic lunch. Suitable for accompanied 5-11 year olds.
Meet alongside the old...
Tuesday, 8th August 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dragonflies at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Members-only (08/08/23)
Members-only event
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 guided...
Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (09/08/2023)
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, 9th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Summer Flower Fairies - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (09/08/2023)
Leader Natasha Sharma
Discover a world of flowers around the Nature Reserve, listen to flower fairy stories and make your own flower fairies to protect the flowers where you live.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 5-11.
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Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Wednesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 August - 4 sessions)
Wednesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 August - with Jill
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 for babies aged 3 months – 24 months.
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Thursday, 10th August 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wild Beach Alchemy – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (10/08/2023)
Leader: Jill Ferguson
An opportunity to experience the mysteries of pewter casting over a campfire, using cuttlefish bone and natural clay casts to make a beautiful keepsake inspired by nature.
Suitable for accompanied children aged over 8 and adults....
Friday, 11th August 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rock Pool Safari – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/08/2023)
Leader: Jill Ferguson
Join us for an afternoon low tide at Pett Level to explore the exciting world of rock pools and discover the creatures that live there.
Please wear wellies or sturdy shoes suitable for paddling in the sea.
Suitable for...
Saturday, 12th August 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (12/08/23)
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...
Monday, 14th August 2023, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Microscope Monday – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (14/08/23)
Leader Lucy Bowyer
Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between 10.30-2.30 for a closer look at some of our special wildlife using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars. Suitable for all.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31...
Wednesday, 16th August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/08/2023)
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, 17th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mini-beast Creator – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (17/08/2023)
Leader Jill Ferguson
Join us for a morning of family fun learning about some of the invertebrates that live on the reserve and creating your own mini-beast model to take home.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 6 to 11 years. ...
Sunday, 20th August 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friends Walk: Flat Beach Birds – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (20/08/23)
Leader Friends of RHNR
Join the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for a walk around the short circular route, approx.. 2 miles, to see which of our summer breeding birds are still around.
Suitable for all (children must be accompanied by an...
Monday, 21st August 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Beginning Birdwatching in Summer - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Monday 21/08/23) - FULLY BOOKED
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....
Wednesday, 23rd August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (23/08/2023)
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, 23rd August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (23/08/2023)
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, 24th August 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Animal Tracks and Signs – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (24/08/2023)
11am – 1pm
Leader Jill Ferguson
Animals are not easy to spot, but they often leave clues behind. Children will explore the beach looking for tracks, signs and following trails. They will look at differences and similarities, and learn some...
Saturday, 26th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26/08/2023)
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.
Bring wellies and clothes suitable for the weather as...
Tuesday, 29th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wilder Holidays: Animal Tracks and Prints – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (29/08/2023)
Leader Natasha Sharma
Learn to track animals and find their prints, create casts of real animal tracks and make your own clay coasters to take home. Picnic lunch is accompanied by a little campfire cooking. The campfire is also used to find out about...
Wednesday, 30th August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (30/08/2023)
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, 30th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wilder Holidays: Minibeast Mayhem – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (30/08/2023)
Leader Natasha Sharma
Discover moths in the special reserve light trap, become an entomologist hunting for minibeasts all around the reserve, and play minibeast games. We will investigate your finds with microscopes to help you get ideas to create your own...
