Events and courses

Saturday, 2nd November 2024, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Felt Making Workshop: A Natural Autumnal Garland - Rye Harbour (02/11/24)

Tutor: Aimi Rifat

As the leaves turn red and temperatures get cooler, autumn and its rich palette of colours will be the main inspiration for our Felt Making Workshop. Trained textile designer and tutor, Aimi Rifat will teach you needle-felting and wet-felting...

Sunday, 3rd November 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (03.11.24)

Led by volunteer guides from the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Drop in to the Gooders bird hide, just off the path between the car park and the sea. Friendly volunteer guides will be on hand through the day to show...

Tuesday, 5th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

An Introduction to Wading Birds – Rye Harbour (05/11/24)

*We have unfortunately had to cancel this event due to unforeseen circumstances*

Leader: James Duncan

During autumn, the wetlands at Rye Harbour nature reserve become a critical hub for birds to refuel and regain condition...

Tuesday, 5th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Education: Brilliant Birds and their Habitat - Rye Harbour (05/11/24)

Leader: Aimi Rifat

We'll look at birds on the salt marsh and learn how they feed and use the nature reserve. We'll go on a walk with binoculars to the Gooder’s bird hide. Then we'll look more closely at the salt marsh to discover the...

Wednesday, 6th November 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (06/11/2024) - Rye Harbour

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with our walk leader volunteers, every Wednesday morning. Anyone can join in and there's no need to book. The walks end at approximately 11.30am, usually at the Discovery Centre to give the option for...

Thursday, 7th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Members-Only Event: Rye Harbour Ramble (07/11/24)

*We have unfortunately had to cancel this event due to unforeseen circumstances*

Rye Harbour's 465 hectares have international wildlife designations. Join us for a circular walk of approximately 3.5km, starting out from Rye Harbour...

Saturday, 9th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monoprinting Workshop: Nature-inspired Christmas Cards - Rye Harbour (09/11/24)

Tutor: Aimi Rifat

Discover how to use natural plant materials, some from Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, to create your own original printed Christmas cards. Learn how to layer colour and shapes to create beautiful seasonal nature-inspired...

Wednesday, 13th November 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (13/11/2024) - Rye Harbour

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with our walk leader volunteers, every Wednesday morning. Anyone can join in and there's no need to book. The walks end at approximately 11.30am, usually at the Discovery Centre to give the option for...

Wednesday, 13th November 2024, 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM

An Introduction to Birdwatching - Rye Harbour (13/11/24)

*We have unfortunately had to cancel this event due to unforeseen circumstances*

Leader: James Duncan

Famous for its magnificent bird life, Over 280 species have been recorded at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Many breed...

Saturday, 16th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Youth Rangers - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/11/24)

Leaders: Alice Oakley and Aimi Rifat 

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Have a keen interest in nature? Are you looking for a chance to get some voluntary experience in the environmental sector? 

Why not join Youth Rangers? If you are 16 to 25...

Saturday, 16th November 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Art Photography Workshop: 'Landscape and Memory, Dusk to Dawn' - Rye Harbour (26/10/24 and 16/11/24 )

*The first of these events has now passed, if you'd like to join the waiting list for future workshops, please email us at: [email protected]*

Tutor: Martin-Paul...

Sunday, 17th November 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Remembering the Mary Stanford's Crew at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (17/11/24)

We’re marking the 96th anniversary of the loss of the Mary Stanford lifeboat crew with an illustrated talk about the tragedy of November 15,1928, followed by maritime songs.

The Mary Stanford Lifeboat House stands on the shingle shore at Rye Harbour nature...

Wednesday, 20th November 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (20/11/2024) - Rye Harbour

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with our walk leader volunteers, every Wednesday morning. Anyone can join in and there's no need to book. The walks end at approximately 11.30am, usually at the Discovery Centre to give the option for...

Friday, 22nd November 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Home Education: Wild about Art - Rye Harbour (22/11/24)

Leader: Aimi Rifat
Explore Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and beach through a range of creative materials and processes. We will look at artists such as Annie Soudain, Kurt Jackson and Andy Goldsworthy and use their ideas to respond to natural landscape,...

Saturday, 23rd November 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Festive Makers Market - Rye Harbour (23/11/24 to 24/11/24)

A perfect chance to buy unique hand-made presents! Join us and get into the festive spirit at our Makers Market at 
Rye Harbour Discovery Centre on:

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November, 10am to 4pm, supporting Rye Harbour Nature...

Sunday, 24th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Festive Makers Market - Rye Harbour (23/11/24 to 24/11/24 )

A perfect chance to buy unique hand-made presents! Join us and get into the festive spirit at our Makers Market at
Rye Harbour Discovery Centre on:

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November, 10am to 4pm, supporting Rye Harbour Nature...

Wednesday, 27th November 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (27/11/2024) - Rye Harbour

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with our walk leader volunteers, every Wednesday morning. Anyone can join in and there's no need to book. The walks end at approximately 11.30am, usually at the Discovery Centre to give the option for...

Saturday, 30th November 2024, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Youth Rangers - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (30/11/24)

Leaders: Alice Oakley and Aimi Rifat

Do you enjoy being outdoors? Have a keen interest in nature? Are you looking for a chance to get some voluntary experience in the environmental sector?

Why not join Youth Rangers? If you are 16 to 25 years, interested in...