Sussex Wildlife Trust run courses and events for all ages. Whether you want to discover more about the wildlife of Sussex, spend time exploring one of our spectacular nature reserves or learn a new skill, there is something for you. 

You can view all our events, month by month, by visiting our What's on page or follow us on Eventbrite to be the first to hear about new events as they go online. 

Did you know that we run free walks for our Sussex Wildlife Trust members with special lower rates on most events and courses?

We have recently updated our terms and conditions. Please read them in full before booking.

We have now moved our ticketing over to Eventbrite. If you already have a user account with us, you will still need this for booking onto some events this year and for purchasing items from the online shop. 

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Categories
Adult Learning (1) Arts and Craft (2) Birds (3) Forest School Training (1) Health & Wellbeing (1) Invertebrates (1) Marine (1) Members only (1) Nature Tots (2) Walks (1) Wild Beach Training (1) Wildlife Rangers (12-16 Years) (1) Youth Action (1)
Locations
Rye Harbour (13) Tilgate Park, Crawley (1) Woods Mill (1)

Wednesday, 1st May 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Ashdown Park Hotel Coffee Morning (1/5/19)

Sussex Wildlife Trust Coffee Morning 

Please join...

Wednesday, 1st May 2019, 12:00 PM - 5:08 PM

Shoresearch - Birling Gap training event (1/5/19)

SORRY FULLY BOOKED

The beach at Birling Gap is set at the base of the...

Wednesday, 1st May 2019, 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Badgers (01/05/2019)

The evening will start with a discussion about badger life cycle, how to watch etc.  We...

Fully booked

Thursday, 2nd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

A Walk at Herstmonceux (02/05/2019)

Eastbourne Group Event 

Starting from the Church, which has some...

Friday, 3rd May 2019, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Bird Safari – Pagham Harbour and Medmerry RSPB Reserves (3/5/19)

We will spend the day at 3 locations at these 2 close-by RSPB reserves today. We will look over...

Fully booked

Friday, 3rd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Woods Mill Wander (3/5/19) - Members Only

Our monthly Woods Mill Wanders give you the opportunity to explore the reserve throughout the...

Friday, 3rd May 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Bluebells at Woods Mill (03/05/19)

The UK is home to more than half the world’s population of Bluebells,...

Saturday, 4th May 2019, 4:15 AM - 7:00 AM

Dawn Chorus (04/05/2019) - Additional Date

The sound of the spring dawn chorus on our Woods Mill reserve is something you have to...

Fully booked

Saturday, 4th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch Rye Harbour (04/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Our monthly club for children aged 5-11 offering a...

Fully booked

Sunday, 5th May 2019, 4:15 AM - 7:00 AM

Dawn Chorus (05/05/2019)

The sound of the spring dawn chorus on our Woods Mill reserve is something you have to...

Fully booked

Sunday, 5th May 2019, 4:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Wader Watch (05/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day with an early...

Tuesday, 7th May 2019, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Half Day Beginners Bird Safari - Pagham Harbour (07/05/2019)

These special half day bird safaris are aimed at giving beginners an introduction to the bird...

Fully booked

Tuesday, 7th May 2019, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Nightingales (07/05/2019)

The evening will start in the classroom where you will get a chance to hear about the life cycle...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 8th May 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

A Warbler's Ramble (8/5/19) Members Only

Early May and migration from Africa is in full swing now and Woods Mill will be alive with...

Wednesday, 8th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Spring on Seaford Head (08/05/2019)

Throughout 2018 we’re celebrating 50 years of Seaford Head Nature Reserve and during this walk...

Wednesday, 8th May 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Flatropers Wood Wildlife Walk (08/05/19)

Join us to explore Flatopers Wood which lies just to the west of Peasmarsh, not far from Rye....

Wednesday, 8th May 2019, 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Badgers (08/05/2019)

The evening will start with a discussion about badger life cycle, how to watch etc.  We...

Fully booked

Thursday, 9th May 2019, 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Badgers (09/05/2019) - Additional Date

The evening will start with a discussion about badger life cycle, how to watch etc.  We...

Friday, 10th May 2019, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Spring Morning Walk at Woods Mill (10/05/19)

Join us to enjoy a morning symphony of birdsong around Woods Mill. The walk will concentrate on...

Friday, 10th May 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

An Evening with Bats (10/05/19)

The evening will start indoors with an introductory talk about local species, their ecology and...

Friday, 10th May 2019, 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Woods Mill Wander - After Dark (10/5/19) - Members Only

Our monthly Woods Mill Wanders allow us to observe the wildlife of our reserve through the...

Saturday, 11th May 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Seasearch Observer Course (11/05/2019)

Seasearch is a project for volunteer divers who have an interest in underwater life, want to...

Saturday, 11th May 2019, 9:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Walk - Everyone Welcome (11/05/2019)

The Walks are led and guided for between 3 and 5 miles in the morning, with an optional, shorter...

Saturday, 11th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning Wildlife Walk at Woods Mill (11/05/19)

Join us as we set out to explore Woods Mill in spring, observing and identifying a variety of...

Saturday, 11th May 2019, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Castle Water Wildlife Walk (11/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

A walk to Camber Castle with an opportunity to look...

Saturday, 11th May 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Wildlife Walk at Woods Mill (11/05/19)

Join us as we set out to explore Woods Mill in spring, observing and identifying a variety of...

Sunday, 12th May 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Seasearch Observer Qualifying Dives (12/05/2019)

PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHEET TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY BEFORE...

Fully booked

Sunday, 12th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friends' Breeding Seabirds (12/05/2019) - For Friends of Rye Harbour Members Only

Rye Harbour Event

Come and watch the sea come in on a spring tide and...

Monday, 13th May 2019, 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Badgers (13/05/2019)

The evening will start with a discussion about badger life cycle, how to watch etc.  We...

Fully booked

Tuesday, 14th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Brighton - Stanmer Park Nature Tots - Tuesdays (14 - 21/05/2019)

Tuesday 14 and 21 May (2 sessions) – Stanmer Park, Brighton, (Upper Lodges Site) – with...

Wednesday, 15th May 2019, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Badgers (15/05/2019)

The evening will start with a discussion about badger life cycle, how to watch etc.  We...

Fully booked

Thursday, 16th May 2019, 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Badgers (16/05/09) - Additional Date

The evening will start with a discussion about badger life cycle, how to watch etc.  We...

Fully booked

Thursday, 16th May 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Can't We All Just Learn to Get Along (16/05/2019)

Eastbourne Group Event

An illustrated talk providing an encouraging...

Thursday, 16th May 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Evening Walk at The Secret Campsite near Lewes (16/5/19) Members Only

Join us for a special members only event hosted by The Secret Campsite near Barcombe, Lewes. As...

Thursday, 16th May 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Birds at Dusk (16/05/19)

Join us as dusk settles to look and listen for the variety of bird species that inhabit Woods...

Friday, 17th May 2019, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Moth Trap Morning at Woods Mill (17/05/19)

Incredibly, over 2500 species of moths have been recorded in the UK. Join us at Woods Mill as we...

Friday, 17th May 2019, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Bats (17/05/2019)

The evening will start indoors with a presentation on the ecology of bats and an introduction to...

Fully booked

Saturday, 18th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An Introduction to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 1 (18/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

This is the first in a series of three walks that aim...

Saturday, 18th May 2019, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Shoresearch - Saltdean (18/5/19)

This beach features a chalk platform which is exposed at low tide – this creates tide pools and...

Sunday, 19th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Identification of Whales, Dolphins & Seabirds (19/05/2019)

Join us for a special course organised and delivered by tutors from MARINElife.

There is...

Monday, 20th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Horsham - Chesworth Farm Nature Tots - Mondays (20/05/19)

Monday  20 May  – Chesworth Farm, Horsham, with Tamara

Nature Tots is for 3 –...

Monday, 20th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Spring on Seaford Head (20/05/19)

We’re celebrating 50 years of Seaford Head Nature Reserve. Join us as we look out for the...

Monday, 20th May 2019, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

An Evening with Nightingales (20/05/2019) - Additional Date

The evening will start in the classroom where you will get a chance to hear about the life cycle...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Half Day Beginners Bird Safari - Old Lodge (22/05/2019)

These special half day bird safaris are aimed at giving beginners an introduction to the bird...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Bay Nature Tots - Wednesdays (22/05/2019)

Wednesday 22 May  – with Lucy

Suitable for children aged 3-5 years. Children must...

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Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Shingle Birds and Flowers, Rye Harbour (22/5/19) Members Only

We will visit the southern half of the reserve and see the nesting terns, gulls and waders and a...

Wednesday, 22nd May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Shingle Birds and Flowers (22/05/2019) - For Sussex Wildlife Trust Members Only

Rye Harbour Event

We will visit the southern half of the reserve and...

Friday, 24th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

An Introduction to Warblers (24/05/2019)

A chance to take a closer look at this difficult but fascinating group to try and sort out the...

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Saturday, 25th May 2019, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sussex Half Day Bird Safari - Woods Mill and Mill Stream Walk (25/5/19)

We will have a walk around the reserve as by this time the breeding season is now in full swing...

Fully booked

Saturday, 25th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Coastal Plants (25/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Find out how the shingle and saltmarsh plants cope...

Tuesday, 28th May 2019, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Family Bushcraft and Woodland Adventure (28/05/2019)

Gatwick - Free Family Event

Join us for a day of family fun in the...

Tuesday, 28th May 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Our Fabulous Feathered Friends (28/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Come along to see the thousands of nesting birds...

Wednesday, 29th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Seven Sisters Wild Woodies Spring Holiday Club (29/05/2019)

Seven Sisters Country Park Event

Join us for an adventure in the...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 29th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers - Rye (29/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Our new group for young people who want to learn...

Wednesday, 29th May 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Rockpool Ramble (29/5/19)

Wild about Seaford event

Join Sussex Wildlife Trust to explore the rockpools...


Thursday, 30th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wild Woodland Holiday Club (30/05/2019)

Rye Harbour Event

Test your survival skills as you practice safe fire...

Thursday, 30th May 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Whitbread Hollow (30/05/2019)

Eastbourne Group Event 

 An easy stroll on the downs with...

Thursday, 30th May 2019, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Butterfly Ball and The Grasshoppers Feast (30/05/2019)

Chesworth Farm Event - Family Event 

To the Butterfly’s Ball and...

Thursday, 30th May 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Beach Clean - Bognor Regis (30/05/19)

Join us for a beach clean to clear up litter washed up along the shoreline. We’ll be collecting...

Thursday, 30th May 2019, 7:45 PM - 9:15 PM

Birds at Dusk (30/05/19)

Join us as dusk settles to look and listen for the variety of bird species that inhabit Woods...

Friday, 31st May 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Trees in Southern England (31/5/19) Members Only

An introduction to the native trees of southern England, their history, ecology and...

Friday, 31st May 2019, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Shoresearch - Bexhill (31/5/19)

This site was introduced to Shoresearch in 2016 as a site within the