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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Wednesday, 1st November 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (01/11/2023)

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

Wednesday, 1st November 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (01/11/23)

The Deneway, Sussex Wildlife Trust's youth-led reserve

Are you aged...

Thursday, 2nd November 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only (02/11/23)

Members-only event

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

Friday, 3rd November 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Opticron Optics Day - Rye Harbour (03/11/2023)

Friday, 3rd November 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Woods Mill Wander (morning) - Members Only (03/11/23)

Sorry, fully booked

Members-only event

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Friday, 3rd November 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Woods Mill Wander (afternoon) - Members Only (03/11/23)

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Members-only event

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Saturday, 4th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Wildlife Rangers – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (04/11/2023)

Leader:  Jill Ferguson

Our monthly group for teenagers...

Fully booked

Saturday, 4th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is open to all members and takes place every year to discuss...

Wednesday, 8th November 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (08/11/2023)

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

Wednesday, 8th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (08/11/23)

The Deneway, Sussex Wildlife Trust's youth-led reserve

Are you aged...

Friday, 10th November 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Nature Recovery at time of crisis (10/11/23)

Storrington & Arun Valley Regional Group event
Learn about the Wilder...

Saturday, 11th November 2023, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/11/2023)

Leaders:  Friends of RHNR

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

Saturday, 11th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Beginning Nature Photography (11 & 12/11/2023)

Tutor:  David Plummer 

This two-day course is designed to...

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Saturday, 11th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Festival of Lights Wildlife - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/11/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Celebrating Diwali the festival...


Saturday, 11th November 2023, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Artist Paul Nash and his Association with Rye – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (11/11/2023)

Organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

An illustrated talk by Jim...

Wednesday, 15th November 2023, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

An Introduction to Gulls - West Sussex (15/11/2023)

Tutor: Mike Russell

It is easy to dismiss the large flocks of white...

Fully booked

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

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (15/11/2023)

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

Wednesday, 15th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nature Tots - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wednesdays 1- 29th November

A weekly wildlife group for pre-schoolers to learn, play and create with natural materials and...

Thursday, 16th November 2023, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

An Introduction to Gulls - East Sussex (16/11/2023)

POSTPONED UNTIL 21/11/2023 DUE TO INCLEMENT...

Fully booked

Thursday, 16th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Crawley – Tilgate Park Nature Tots - Thursdays Age 3-5 (16/11/2023)

Thursdays with Tamara - 16, 23 & 30 November and 7 December 2023 - (4 sessions)

Nature...

Fully booked

Thursday, 16th November 2023, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Talk: The Seaside Flowers of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/11/23)

Sussex Wildlife Trust Eastbourne Regional Group event

Rye Harbour...

Saturday, 18th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Festive Makers Market (18/11/23)

Festive Makers Market returns to Rye Harbour Discovery Centre on the 18th...

Saturday, 18th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (18/11/2023)

Drop in to the Gooders hide between the car park and the sea where there will be guides...

Saturday, 18th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Ocean Symposium and Marine Exhibition 2023

The tides are changing!

We are excited to announce The Ocean...

Sunday, 19th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Festive Makers Market (19/11/23)

Festive Makers Market returns to Rye Harbour Discovery Centre on...

Tuesday, 21st November 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Brighton - The Deneway Nature Tots - Tuesdays Age 3-5 (21/11/2023)

Tuesdays with Katie - 21 & 28 November 2023 (2 sessions)

Bring your little one along to...

Wednesday, 22nd November 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (22/11/2023)

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

Wednesday, 22nd November 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (22/11/23)

The Deneway, Sussex Wildlife Trust's youth-led reserve

Are you aged...

Thursday, 23rd November 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Autumn - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (23/11/2023)

Leader:  James Duncan

Rye Harbour is renowned for its magnificent...


Fully booked

Friday, 24th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Crafting your Screenplay - Rye Harbour (24/11/2023)

Tutor: Lou Gerring

Write a feature screenplay inspired by the landscape...

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Saturday, 25th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Watch - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/11/2023)

Leader:  Natasha Sharma

Monthly club for children to discover more...

Sunday, 26th November 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friends Walk: Winter Waters - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (26/11/23)

Leaders: Friends of RHNR

Join the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve...

Wednesday, 29th November 2023, 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Weekly Wednesday Wellbeing Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (29/11/2023)

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

Wednesday, 29th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (29/11/23)

The Deneway, Sussex Wildlife Trust's youth-led reserve

Are you aged...

Thursday, 30th November 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rye Harbour Ramble - Members-only (30/11/23)

Members only event

Rye Harbour's 465 hectares have international...