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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Tuesday, 1st August 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

John Muir Holiday Scheme for Young People - Rye ( Tuesday 01/08/2023 – Saturday 05/08/2023)

Leader Jill Ferguson

5 days of practical conservation...


Fully booked

Wednesday, 2nd August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (02/08/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature...

Wednesday, 2nd August 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Meadows and Minibeasts Morning – CANCELLED

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE CANCELLED THIS EVENT DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND RAIN TODAY. WE WILL...

Wednesday, 2nd August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Guided Walk at Seaford Head - Members-only (02/08/23)

Sorry, fully booked

Members-only event

Join us to observe some of the bird...


Thursday, 3rd August 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers (Age 12-16) - The Gatwick Woodlands, Horley (03/08/2023)

Have fun being part of a group of young people who get outdoors during the school holidays....

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Thursday, 3rd August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only (03/08/23)

Members-only event

Rye Harbour's 465 hectares have international wildlife...


Friday, 4th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Woods Mill Wander - Members-only (04/08/23)

Sorry, fully booked

Members-only event

Join us for a Wander around the...


Saturday, 5th August 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pizza night at the Discovery Centre, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (5/8/2023)

 Rye Harbour Discovery Centre event

Come and join us to enjoy a...

Fully booked

Monday, 7th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Marine Monday – Pett Level beach (Monday 07/08/2023)

Leader Natasha Sharma

Journey down to the sea for a...


Fully booked

Tuesday, 8th August 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dragonflies at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - Members-only (08/08/23)

Members-only event

During the summer, Sussex comes alive with flashes of colour from...

Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (09/08/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature...

Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Summer Flower Fairies - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (09/08/2023)

Leader Natasha Sharma

Discover a world of flowers around...


Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Introduction to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of Sussex - Wadhurst (09/08/23)

Tutor: James Duncan

Sussex is home to some magnificent dragonfly and damselfly species,...

Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers (Age 12-16) – Tilgate Park, Crawley (09/08/2023)

Have fun being part of a group of young people who get outdoors during the school holidays....

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Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An Introduction to the Dragonflies & Damselflies of Sussex - Wadhurst (09/08/23)

Tutor: James Duncan

Sussex is home to some magnificent dragonfly and...

Wednesday, 9th August 2023, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Nature Babies – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Wednesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 August - 4 sessions)

Wednesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 August - with Jill

Introduce your baby to the great outdoors...

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Thursday, 10th August 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wild Beach Alchemy – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (10/08/2023)

Leader:  Jill Ferguson

An opportunity to experience the mysteries of pewter...

Fully booked

Friday, 11th August 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Rock Pool Safari – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/08/2023)

Leader:  Jill Ferguson

Join us for an afternoon low tide at Pett Level to...

Fully booked

Saturday, 12th August 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (12/08/23)

Friends of RHNR

A day to meet up with the Friends of Rye...


Saturday, 12th August 2023, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Saturday Woods Mill Wander - Members Only (12/08/23)

Members-only event

For members unable to join us on weekdays , this is an...


Saturday, 12th August 2023, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Family Fun with Fruit - Tilgate Park, Crawley (12/08/2023)

Leader:  Tamara Jewell

Berries are a clever way for plants to...

Sunday, 13th August 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM

The Butterflies of the Chalk Downs - East Sussex (13/08/2023)

RESCHEDULED FROM 5TH AUGUST WHICH WAS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT...

Sunday, 13th August 2023, 1:30 PM - 5:15 PM

The Butterflies of the Chalk Downs - West Sussex (13/08/2023)


RESCHEDULED FROM 6TH AUGUST WHICH WAS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT...

Monday, 14th August 2023, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Microscope Monday – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (14/08/23)

Leader Lucy Bowyer

Drop into the education room at the...

Wednesday, 16th August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/08/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature...

Wednesday, 16th August 2023, 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

Bat Evening at Woods Mill - Members Only (16/08/23)

Sorry, fully booked

Members-only event

We will start with refreshments, a...


Thursday, 17th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mini-beast Creator – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (17/08/2023)

Leader Jill Ferguson

Join us for a morning of family fun...


Thursday, 17th August 2023, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

The Bats of Sussex – Ecology, Biology and Conservation - Crawley (17/08/2023)

Tutor:  Ryan Greaves

Learn about the incredible biology of Bats,...

Fully booked

Friday, 18th August 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Moths in the Spotlight - Members-only (18/08/23)

Sorry, fully booked

Members-only event

Incredibly, over 2500 species of moths...

Friday, 18th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers (Age 12-16) – Tilgate Park Crawley (18/08/2023)

Have fun being part of a group of young people who get outdoors during the school holidays....

Sunday, 20th August 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friends Walk: Flat Beach Birds – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (20/08/23)

Leader Friends of RHNR

Join the Friends of Rye Harbour...


Sunday, 20th August 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Wildlife Watch Rockpooling Session - Ovingdean Beach, Brighton (20/08/2023)

Wildlife Watch Event

Leader:  Ryan...

Sunday, 20th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Open the Map (20/08/2023)

Tutor: Richard Betts 

A practical one day introduction to map reading aimed at...

Fully booked

Monday, 21st August 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Summer - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Monday 21/08/23) - FULLY BOOKED

Leader James Duncan

Rye Harbour is renowned for its...


Wednesday, 23rd August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (23/08/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature...

Wednesday, 23rd August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (23/08/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature...

Thursday, 24th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A Beginner's Guide to Butterflies - Wadhurst Park (24/08/23)

Tutor: James Duncan

Sussex is home to a whole range of wonderful...

Fully booked

Thursday, 24th August 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Animal Tracks and Signs – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (24/08/2023)

11am – 1pm

Leader Jill Ferguson

Animals are not...

Saturday, 26th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26/08/2023)

Leader Natasha Sharma

Monthly club for children to...


Tuesday, 29th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wilder Holidays: Animal Tracks and Prints – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (29/08/2023)

Leader Natasha Sharma

Learn to track animals and find...


Wednesday, 30th August 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (30/08/2023)

Enjoy the outdoors with a morning of gentle walking across Rye Harbour Nature...

Wednesday, 30th August 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wilder Holidays: Minibeast Mayhem – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (30/08/2023)

Leader Natasha Sharma

Discover moths in the special...


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Thursday, 31st August 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers (Age 12-16) – The Gatwick Woodlands, Horley (31/08/2023)

Have fun being part of a group of young people who get outdoors during the school holidays....

Fully booked