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Events and courses

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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.

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Sunday, 1st December 2024, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Bird and Art Walk with James Tomlinson for the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (01.12.24)

'Notes' a walk with James Tomlinson around Flatbeach

Join James, an artist and birder living and working in Rye, East Sussex, on his walk in aid of the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. James has been picking highlights from his sketchbook of work taken...

Wednesday, 4th December 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (04/12/2024) - 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, 7th December 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guide in a Hide with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (07.12.24)

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 you the birds.

This event is suitable...

Sunday, 8th December 2024, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Willow Weaving Workshop: Christmas Decorations - Rye Harbour (08/12/24)

Tutor: Julie Gurr

Join us and learn how to craft your own woven Christmas decorations using some simple willow weaving techniques on this half-day workshop at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre. Experienced willow weaver Julie Gurr will teach you how to weave...


Wednesday, 11th December 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (11/12/2024) - 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...

Sunday, 15th December 2024, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Christmas Wreath Workshop - Rye Harbour (15/12/2024)

Tutor: Lidiia Khramenkova

Join Lidiia, a florist from Ukraine, who will teach you how to create a Christmas wreath. You’ll use fir sprigs and decorative dried flowers to make a stunning and unique natural wreath for your home.

Flowers and wreaths...

Monday, 16th December 2024, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Youth Rangers - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/12/24)

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...


Wednesday, 18th December 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (18/12/2024) - 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, 21st December 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Family Drop-in Activity: Create a Christmas Card - Rye Harbour (21/12/24)

A free drop-in activity, no need to book.

Join Aimi, our Wilder Learning & Communities Officer, in the River Room at the Discovery Centre. Create a unique, handmade Christmas card using coloured wool and decorations.

Suitable for ages 3 to 11...

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