Tag: Rye Harbour

19 December – Guide in a Hide giah

19 December – Guide in a Hide

Saturday 19th December 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM

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. There will also be guides outside the Discovery Centre.

Suitable for all.

400m walk towards the sea from  Rye Harbour car park, TN31 7TY

No booking necessary.

This event is weather dependent so please check close to the date, before travelling, in case of cancellation.

28 November – Guide in a Hide giah

28 November – Guide in a Hide

Saturday 28th November 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM

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. There will also be guides outside the Discovery Centre.

Suitable for all.

400m walk towards the sea from  Rye Harbour car park, TN31 7TY

No booking necessary.

This event is weather dependent so please check close to the date, before travelling, in case of cancellation.

12 June – Rye Community Resilience (REACT) Talks

12 June – Rye Community Resilience (REACT)

Saturday 12th June 2027 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Find out how REACT came about and what they have been involved with in recent years, plus how this affects you.
Colonel Anthony Kimber has led the voluntary community resilience team (REACT) in Rye for several years. His illustrated talk explains how REACT came about and some of the events that have involved the organisation in recent years.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.

Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on the first of the month before the talk.
Please note that dogs (except for pre-booked assistance dogs for those with sight impairment) are NOT allowed at talks.

08 May – The Rother Levels Talks

08 May – The Rother Levels

Saturday 8th May 2027 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Melvin Smith, known to many from Iden Natural History Society has had a lifelong interest in wildlife. In this talk about the Rother Levels he explores the wildlife, scenery and history of this fascinating area.

He goes back in time to when the river was a highway for trade, and comes up to date with a look at some of the colourful Insects, Wild Flowers and Birdlife. Including a sequence on Kingfishers.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.

Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on the first of the month before the talk.
Please note that dogs (except for pre-booked assistance dogs for those with sight impairment) are NOT allowed at talks.

10 April – Strandliners. What we are and what we do Talks

10 April – Strandliners. What we are and what…

Saturday 10th April 2027 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Andy Dinsdale from Strandliners will talk to us about the important work that this organisation undertakes.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.

Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on the first of the month before the talk.
Please note that dogs (except for pre-booked assistance dogs for those with sight impairment) are NOT allowed at talks.

13 March – Bee keeping and bees in Sussex Talks

13 March – Bee keeping and bees in Sussex

Saturday 13th March 2027 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Aimi Rifat, from the wilder education team at RHNR used to be a professional bee-keeper. Come and find out more about bee-keeping and wild bees.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.

Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on the first of the month before the talk.
Please note that dogs (except for pre-booked assistance dogs for those with sight impairment) are NOT allowed at talks.

13 February – Q & A about ‘The Marsh, The Sea and the Sky’ Talks

13 February – Q & A about ‘The Marsh,…

Saturday 13th February 2027 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Annie Soudain’s book of this title began as a lockdown project for her grandchildren and covered the period from early childhood to the publication in 2024. She will focus on her career since arriving in Pett Level, where she was able to work regularly with space and wonderful surroundings. In conversation with Cliff Dean, Annie will discuss her themes drawn from the local landscape, how she came to them and what they mean to her.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.

Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on the first of the month before the talk.
Please note that dogs (except for pre-booked assistance dogs for those with sight impairment) are NOT allowed at talks.

09 January – In Winter’s Light Talks

09 January – In Winter’s Light

Saturday 9th January 2027 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Colin Page will take us on a winter journey through the lens of his camera.
Enjoy stunning images, many of which will be close-ups, detailing the beauty of the natural world in winter.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.

Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on the first of the month before the talk.
Please note that dogs (except for pre-booked assistance dogs for those with sight impairment) are NOT allowed at talks.

12 December – Breeding Birds of Rye Harbour Talks

12 December – Breeding Birds of Rye Harbour

A look at how the breeding birds of Rye Harbour fared in 2026

Saturday 12 December 2026 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Adonis Blue Environmental Consultants have been contracted to complete breeding bird surveys of many of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve’s important species, including waders, terns and egrets. Come and hear about the results.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.

Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on 1st November.
Please note that dogs (except for guide dogs that have been pre-booked) are not allowed at talks.

27 December – Friends’ Walk Walks

27 December – Friends’ Walk

Sunday 27 December 2026 09:00 – 13:00

Meet at the car park (TN31 7TT).

Distance 7km, about 4 hours.

Walks will focus on seasonal birds and other wildlife of the reserve.

Walk routes will reflect weather, ground conditions and location of wildlife.

All walks are suitable for adults and accompanied children.

Please note that there are no toilet facilities once we have left the car park.