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

To find out more, click here.

Wednesday, 4th September 2024, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

A Beginner’s Guide to Wading Birds – Seven Sisters Country Park (04/09/24)

Tutor: James Duncan

Only around a third of the UK's wading bird species...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 4th September 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (04/09/2024) - Rye Harbour

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

Friday, 6th September 2024, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Free Members Event - Rye Harbour Ramble (06/09/24) - CANCELLED

Members-only event

Rye Harbour's 465 hectares have international...

Fully booked

Saturday, 7th September 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Family Event: Moth Trap Opening - Rye Harbour (07/09/2024)

Leader: Alice Oakley

Meet the moths! Join us as we open our trap to...

Saturday, 7th September 2024, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Family Event: Guided Play Trail - Rye Harbour (07/09/2024)

Leader: Alice Oakley

Take part in our fun Play Trail! Join Alice on...


Sunday, 8th September 2024, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Willow Weaving Workshop: Make Your Own Fruit Basket - Rye (08/09/2024)

Tutor:  Julie Gurr

On this one day workshop in our Discovery...

Fully booked

Tuesday, 10th September 2024, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wild Beach Training - Rye Harbour (10-13/09/2024)

Wild Beach training – Rye Harbour Discovery Centre & Pett...

Wednesday, 11th September 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Native Reptile Ecology and Surveying (11/09/2024)

Tutor:  Paul Stevens

Practical onsite transect surveys for all the...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 11th September 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (11/09/2024) - Rye Harbour

Saturday, 14th September 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Crawley – Tilgate Park Wildlife Watch Age 5-11yrs, Block of four Saturdays 14/09/24

Course Tutor: Tamara Jewell – Gatwick Greenspace Community Project Officer...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 18th September 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (18/09/2024) - Rye Harbour

Wednesday, 18th September 2024, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Castle Water Wildlife Walk – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (18/09/2024)

Walk Leader: James Duncan

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

Fully booked

Thursday, 19th September 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Members Event - Woods Mill Morning Wander (19/09/24)

Tutor: James Duncan

Join James for a wander around the...

Fully booked

Thursday, 19th September 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Members-only event: Woods Mill Afternoon Wander (19/09/24)

Tutor: James Duncan

Join James for a wander around...

Fully booked

Saturday, 21st September 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Deepen Your Nature Connection (21/09/2024)

Tutor: Alistair Duncan

What is Nature Connection?

We can...

Fully booked

Tuesday, 24th September 2024, 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Bat Night at Wadhurst Park (24/09/24)

Leader: James Duncan

As the sun begins to set the bats emerge from...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 25th September 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (25/09/2024) - Rye Harbour

Thursday, 26th September 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Crawley – Tilgate Park Nature Tots Thursdays Age 3-5 (26/09/2024)

Course Tutor: Tamara Jewell – Gatwick Greenspace Community Project Officer...

Fully booked

Friday, 27th September 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CANCELLED Members-only event: Moths in the Spotlight - Woods Mill (27/09/24)

Unfortunately, this event is now cancelled due to wet weather...

Fully booked

Friday, 27th September 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Opticron Optics Day - Rye Harbour (27/09/2024)

Looking to buy wildlife-watching gear? Come and find out what best suits your needs at Rye...

Friday, 27th September 2024, 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM

An Introduction to Birdwatching - Rye Harbour (27/09/24)

Leader: James Duncan

Rye Harbour is renowned for its magnificent...


Fully booked

Saturday, 28th September 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Family Event: Guided Play Trail - Rye Harbour (28/09/2024)

Leader: Alice Oakley

Take part in our fun Play Trail! Join Alice on...


Saturday, 28th September 2024, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Family Event: Beach School - Rye Harbour (28/09/2024)

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel this...

Saturday, 28th September 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Pie and Mash Evening with a View at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (28/09/24)

Join us for a Pie and Mash Evening at the Discovery Centre – back through popular demand after...

Fully booked

Sunday, 29th September 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Painted China Workshop: Insects and Seed heads - Rye Harbour (29/09/24)

Join Sussex-based artist Elaine Baker to learn the technique of using a pen and ink to create...

Fully booked

Monday, 30th September 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Dragonfly and Damselfly guided walk with James Duncan - Rye Harbour (30/09/24)

During the summer and autumn, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve comes alive with flashes of colour from...