Events and courses

Sunday, 1st October 2023, 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Birds and Breakfast – Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (01/10/23)

8.45 – 10am

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...

Wednesday, 4th October 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (04/10/2023)

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, 4th October 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (4,11,18 & 25/10/2023)

Block of four sessions

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

Tuesday, 10th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Autumn - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (10/10/2023)

10am-1pm

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...

Wednesday, 11th October 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/10/2023)

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, 11th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Nature Tots Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Wednesdays (4,11 &18/10/2023)

Wednesdays - Block of three 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...

Saturday, 14th October 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (14/10/2023)

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...

Saturday, 14th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (14/10/2023)

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 and waterproof...

Saturday, 14th October 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Gardening for Insects – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (14/10/2023)

Organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Chris Bentley, the former warden of RHNR, is a well-known authority on insects. In this talk he will be sharing his passion for insects and will also inspire us with suggestions for improving our gardens to...

Wednesday, 18th October 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (18/10/2023)

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, 22nd October 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Friends Walk: Around Flat Beach - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (22/10/2023)

Leaders: Friends of RHNR

Join the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for a circular walk around the saltmarsh and shingle beach. We will see winter starting to take shape and many ducks, waders and gulls should be visible. Approx 4km.
Suitable for...

Monday, 23rd October 2023, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Microscope Monday – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (23/10/2023)

Leader:  Lucy Bowyer

Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between 10.30am-2.30pm for a closer look at some of our special wildlife using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars.

Suitable for all.

Meet at

Tuesday, 24th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saltmarsh Mud Monsters – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (24/10/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Discover what lives in the mudflats and saltmarsh then bring some finds to check out under the microscopes in the Discovery Centre. 

Suitable for accompanied children aged 5-11 years.

Meet at

Wednesday, 25th October 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/10/2023)

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, 25th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wild Bird Wednesday – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/10/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Join us to go birdwatching and discover the birdlife at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, then get crafty and create a bird to take home. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5-11.

Meet at

Thursday, 26th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Creepy Crawlies, Spooky Spiders and Bizarre Bats – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26/10/2023)

Leader:  Jill Ferguson

Get crafty and create your own creatures with a Halloween theme.

Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW

Booking essential ...

Friday, 27th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Feed the birds – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (27/10/2023)

Leader: Jill Ferguson

Birds require high-energy foods during the cold winter weather to maintain their fat reserves to survive the frosty nights. 

Find out how to identify common garden birds and make a simple bird feeder to help them out during the winter...

Saturday, 28th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (28/10/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Halloween special for our 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...

Sunday, 29th October 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (29/10/2023) CANCELLED

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