Events and courses

Saturday, 2nd September 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (02/09/2023)

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, 6th September 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (06/09/2023)

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, 6th September 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve -Wednesdays (6,13,20 & 27/09/2023)

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 September - 4 sessions

Leader:  Jill Ferguson

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...

Friday, 8th September 2023, 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Birds and Breakfast – Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (08/09/23)

Enjoy coffee and pastries along with a private birdwatching lesson with some of our experts, from the comfort of the Discovery Centre. Binoculars and telescopes available to borrow. Suitable for adults.

Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW

Friday, 8th September 2023, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

An Introduction to Waders - East Sussex (08/09/2023)

Tutor:  Mike Russell

During the autumn the wetlands of the south coast become an important refuelling hub for flocks of waders. Many of these birds are passing through on their way further south while others are escaping the frozen north. Although the mudflats are...

Saturday, 9th September 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (09/09/2023)

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...

Saturday, 9th September 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Seaside Flowers of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (09/09/2023)

Organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Dr Barry Yates, formerly the manager of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, will give an illustrated talk about some of the flowers found on the coastal half of the reserve. 

Meet at

Wednesday, 13th September 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (13/09/2023)

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, 15th September 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Autumn - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (15/09/2023)

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...

Sunday, 17th September 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friends Walk: Castle Water Birds – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (17/09/2023)

Leaders:  Friends of RHNR

Join the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for a long walk to Castle Water to spot migrating birds. Suitable for all.

Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31...

Sunday, 17th September 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (17/09/2023)

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.

400m walk towards the sea from 

Wednesday, 20th September 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (20/09/2023)

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, 23rd September 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (23/09/2023)

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. 

This month is a water vole special - learning tracking...

Saturday, 23rd September 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Lost Words Nature Writing Celebration - Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (23/09/23)

If you would like to hear a collection of nature writing, celebrating the species found on Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and inspired by Robert Macfarlane’s Lost Words then book a free ticket and come along.

The afternoon will fall into two halves with a break for tea and cake. There...

Wednesday, 27th September 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (27/09/2023)

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, 27th September 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nature Tots Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (6,13,20 & 27/09/2023

Wednesday 6, 13, 20 & 27 September 2023 - 4 Sessions

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

10am – 12pm

Bring your toddler along to our nature-based outdoor learning group at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Child-led play, stories, games and...