Autumn & winter events 2021 at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
September
Walk with a Warden
Sunday Sept 5th 10am to1pm
Look for departing summer visitors such as warblers and wagtails and winter visitors arriving such as ducks and waders.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Donations appreciated
Beach Clean
Wednesday 15 September 10am to 12noon
Join one of our monthly litter picks on the third Wednesday of each month. Help to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment, spot some wildlife and have a chat with other volunteer litter heroes!
This month we will also be surveying the litter collected, to inform the Marine Conservation Society.
Litter pickers and bags provided, please bring gloves if you have them.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, car park at TN31 7TY
No booking required
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Nature Babies
Wednesdays 15 / 22 / 29 September / 6 October 1.30 to 2.30pm
Introduce your baby to the great outdoors with our new nature-based baby group. Lots of sensory experiences for little ones, singing and stories, plus a stroll around the reserve (bring buggies or carriers) and a chance to meet other families.
Weekly sessions are themed around wildlife and the changing seasons. Suitable for babies aged 3 months–18 months.
Meet at Rye Harbour car park TN31 7TY
For further information or to book a place please contact [email protected]
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Walk with a Warden
Sunday Sept 19th 10 to 1pm
September is a good time to spot lots of birds as our summer visitors are leaving, and winter birds are arriving. We will walk around the saltmarsh and beach to look for seabirds, ducks and waders refuelling on the pools and perhaps some raptors hunting them.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Donations appreciated
Guide in a Hide
Sunday 19 September 10am to 4pm
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.
400m walk towards the sea from Rye Harbour car park, TN31 7TY
No booking required.
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Saltmarsh Saturday
Saturday 25 September 1.30pm to 4.30pm
A deep dive into the mud at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve via a circular walk looking at the function, health and success of saltmarsh regeneration
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW
October
Saturday 2 October 10am to 2.30pm
Wildlife Rangers
Monthly sessions for teenagers to take action to protect and learn about local wildlife. Identify and learn about different plants and animals, carry out practical conservation tasks to improve habitats, survey and monitor wildlife, have a go at country crafts and nature photography. Bring a packed lunch.
Suitable for 12 - 16 year olds. Parents do not accompany.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Booking essential by emailing [email protected]
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Walk with a Warden
Sunday Oct 3rd 10am to 1pm
Join one of our wardens for a walk around Castle Water in a search for late warblers in the bushes, waders on the islands and wagtails overhead.
Meet at Brede Lock, TN31 7TD car parking nearby in Rye
Donations appreciated
Guide in a Hide
Saturday 9 October 10am to 4pm
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.
400m walk towards the sea from Rye Harbour car park, TN31 7TY
No booking required.
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Beach Clean
Wednesday 20 October 10am to 12noon
Join one of our monthly litter picks on the third Wednesday of each month. Help to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment, spot some wildlife and have a chat with other volunteer litter heroes!
Litter pickers and bags provided, please bring gloves if you have them.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, car park at TN31 7TY
No booking required
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Microscope Monday
Monday 25 October 10.30am to 3.30pm
Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between 10.30am to 3.30pm for a closer look at some of our special wildlife using microscopes, magnifiers and binoculars.
Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye, TN31 7FW. Car park at TN31 7TY
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Saltmarsh Explorer
Tuesday 26 October 10am to 12.30pm
Discover what’s alive in the mudflats and saltmarsh then bring some finds to check out under the microscopes in the Discovery Centre
Suitable for children age 5-11 accompanied by an adult
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW
Ticket price £5
Beach Fun Day
Wednesday 27 October 10am to 12.30pm
Discover the sea creatures at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve looking in rockpools, do a strandline search and make beach art to take home
Suitable for children age 5-11 accompanied by an adult
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW
Ticket price £5
Wildlife Rangers
Thursday 28 October 10am to 1pm
A half term session for teenagers to take action to protect and learn about local wildlife. Identify and learn about different plants and animals, carry out practical conservation tasks to improve habitats, survey and monitor wildlife, have a go at country crafts and nature photography. Suitable for 12 - 16 year olds. Parents do not accompany.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Booking essential by emailing [email protected]
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Wild Beach Scavenger Hunt
Friday 29 October 10am to 12noon
Join us on the beach to see what you can find washed up on the beach. Who will score the most points and be top of the leader board?
Find us at the river mouth between 10-12.
No booking required.
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Saltmarsh Saturday
Saturday 30 October 1.30pm to 4.30pm
A deep dive into the mud at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve via a circular walk looking at the function, health and success of saltmarsh regeneration
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW
Ticket price £5
November
Wildlife Rangers
Saturday 6 November 10am to 2.30pm
Monthly sessions for teenagers to take action to protect and learn about local wildlife. Identify and learn about different plants and animals, carry out practical conservation tasks to improve habitats, survey and monitor wildlife, have a go at country crafts and nature photography. Bring a packed lunch.
Suitable for 12 - 16 year olds. Parents do not accompany.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Booking essential by emailing [email protected]
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Guide in a Hide
Saturday 6 November 10am to 3pm
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.
400m walk towards the sea from Rye Harbour car park, TN31 7TY
No booking required.
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Walk with a Warden
Sunday Nov 14th 10am to 1pm
A guided walk with one of our experienced wardens on a circular route visiting three birdwatching hides, saltmarshes and the beach.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Donations appreciated
Beach Clean
Wednesday 17 November 10am to 12noon
Join one of our monthly litter picks on the third Wednesday of each month. Help to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment, spot some wildlife and have a chat with other volunteer litter heroes!
Litter pickers and bags provided, please bring gloves if you have them.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, car park at TN31 7TY
No booking required
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
December
Wildlife Rangers
Saturday 4 December 10am to 2.30pm
Monthly sessions for teenagers to take action to protect and learn about local wildlife. Identify and learn about different plants and animals, carry out practical conservation tasks to improve habitats, survey and monitor wildlife, have a go at country crafts and nature photography.
Bring a packed lunch.
Suitable for 12-16 year olds. Parents do not accompany.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Booking essential by emailing [email protected]
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Festive Beach Clean
Saturday 4 December 10am to 1pm
Join us for our last litter pick of the year. Help to remove plastics and other litter from the marine environment, spot some wildlife and have a chat with other volunteer litter heroes! Followed by tea and mince pies at the Discovery Centre.
Litter pickers and bags provided, please bring gloves if you have them.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, car park at TN31 7TY
No booking required
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Christmas Crafts for Kids
Sunday 5 December 10am to 12noon
A fun morning collecting natural materials and crafting for Christmas.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 5-11.
Meet at Rye Harbour village car park TN31 7TY
Booking essential via the website.
£5 per child for materials and refreshments.
Guide in a Hide
Sunday 19 December 10am to 3pm
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.
400m walk towards the sea from Rye Harbour car park, TN31 7TY
No booking required.
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Winter Activity Trail
Monday 20 December – Sunday 2 January 10am to 4pm every day
Follow the trail map around the reserve and find out about our wonderful winter wildlife along the way.
Collect a trail sheet from the Discovery Centre between 10am-4pm TN31 7FW, car parking at TN31 7TY.
Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Natural tree decoration workshops
Join Wednesday 22 December 10.30am to 11.30pm; 12 to 1pm or 1.30 to 1.30pm.
Our craft workshop hour to use natural materials to make some wildlife inspired tree decorations to take home.
Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre TN31 7FW
Suitable for children age 5-15 accompanied by an adult
Ticket price £3
