Dates for your diary
Other wildlife events
Other activities in the surrounding area can be found on the RXwildlife events page.
There is a leaflet of Rye Harbour Events 2008 available click here for details
May 2008
Sun 11 May 2008 @ 11:00
In Focus
the binocular and telescope specialists visit the nature reserve every month. They are very good at letting you try equipment in the field before you buy.
Call into Lime Kiln Information Centre between 10am and 4pm.
Thu 22 May 2008 @ 01:01
RX Wildlife and Culture Festival 2008
Thurs 22nd May – Sun 1st June
Lots of Environment and cultural activities on offer to all the family, from street art and audio-visual perfomances to guided walks and land rover safaries. For further information, please CLICK HERE
Thu 22 May 2008 @ 14:00
Biodiversity Walk at Rye Harbour
How many species can we find in 3 hours over 3km? 100, or more? Meet at Rye Harbour car park at 1pm, suggested donation of 1p a species!
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Sun 25 May 2008 @ 19:00
Evening Bird Watching Walk
Come and visit the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for an evening walk to view the waders and terns settling down for the night. Meet at the Rye Harbour car park at 6pm, returning approx 8pm. Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Mon 26 May 2008 @ 12:00
Pond Dipping and Camber Castle Picnic
Bring the family to explore the underwater world of Castle Water, and finish with a picnic inside Henry VIII’s castle. Pond nets and ID guides will be supplied, but please bring a picnic lunch. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park (limited parking) at 11am, returning approx 1pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Mon 26 May 2008 @ 12:00
Pett Level Ramble
Join Phil Jones on a bird watching ramble around the levels, and explore the Pannel Valley Nature Reserve. Please bring your own lunch and binoculars if you have them. Meet at the roadside pool at Pett Level 11am, returning approx 3pm (4 miles). Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Tue 27 May 2008 @ 12:00
Treasure Hunt
Bring the family to have fun following a treasure trail on the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Starting from Lime Kiln Information Centre between 11am and 3pm (1 mile). Prize for all completed forms. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is £2 per child on the day.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Wed 28 May 2008 @ 11:00
Little Tern Survival Game
Have fun learning how the Little Terns survive on the Nature Reserve whilst playing the game. Drop into Lime Kiln Information Centre between 10am and 4pm to start playing the game (1 mile).
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Wed 28 May 2008 @ 14:00
Reedbed Exploration
Join us for a walk around the reedbeds at Castle Water, visiting the viewpoint to see what we can hear. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet outside the Rye Harbour Church at 2pm, with parking along the roadside, returning approx 4pm (1 mile). Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Thu 29 May 2008 @ 12:00
Shrimping on the Shore
Bring the family down to the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to try catching shrimps and other creatures that swim beneath the waves. Please wear sensible footwear and clothing for paddling/wading in the sea. Find us on the beach at the river mouth between 11am and 2pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Thu 29 May 2008 @ 15:30
Beginners Bird Watching Walk
If you are just starting out in the world of bird watching, join Barry on this beginners walk where ID guides and binoculars will be available to use. Meet at the Rye Harbour Car Park at 2.30pm, returning approx 4pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Fri 30 May 2008 @ 11:00
Meet the Terns on the Reserve
Come down to the Nature Reserve and find out how our breeding Terns are getting on this year. Meet at the Rye Harbour Car Park at 10am, returning approx 1pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Fri 30 May 2008 @ 12:00
Postcards from the Sea
Bring the family to the Nature Reserve to follow a scavenger hunt trail, and turn your findings into a postcard to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop into Lime Kiln Information Centre to collect your instructions between 11am and 3pm. Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Fri 30 May 2008 @ 15:00
Land Rover Safari
Come and join the warden, Chris, for a landrover tour of the reserve, and the chance to explore areas not often reached on foot. Starting from the Rye Harbour car park at 2pm, returning approx 4pm. Pre-booking essential as maximum 8 people – 07999 861759. Cost is £5 per person.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Sat 31 May 2008 @ 10:00
Moth Morning
Bring the family to have close up views of the different moths that fly around the reserve at night. Meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 9am – 10am. Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Sat 31 May 2008 @ 11:00
Shingle Flower Walk
Join Barry on a walk around the reserve, taking a close look at the rare shingle plants. Meet at the Rye Harbour Car Park at 10am, returning approx 12noon (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Sat 31 May 2008 @ 15:00
Pett Level Exploration
Bring the family to explore the rock pools around the sunken forest and have a go at shrimping on the beach. Please wear sensible footwear and clothes for paddling/wading in the sea. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the eastern end of the row of houses at Pett Level at 2pm, returning approx 4pm. Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
June 2008
Sun 01 June 2008 @ 11:00
Breeding Bird Walk
Come down to the reserve to see how our breeding birds are doing this year. Binoculars available if needed. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10am, returning approx 12noon (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
As part of the RX Wildlife and Culture Festival
Sun 01 June 2008 @ 11:00
In Focus
the binocular and telescope specialists visit the nature reserve every month. They are very good at letting you try equipment in the field before you buy.
Call into Lime Kiln Information Centre between 10am and 4pm.
Sun 08 June 2008 @ 11:00
Beginners Guide to Birdwatching
Come down to the reserve to learn how to identify our breeding terns, gulls and waders. Binoculars and ID guides available to use on the day. Meet at the Rye Harbour Car Park at 11am-1pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
Sat 14 June 2008 @ 11:00
Coastal Plants at Rye Harbour
Get up close and personal with the special shingle plants on the Nature Reserve. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10am-12noon (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
Sun 15 June 2008 @ 14:00
Seashore Discovery
Bring the family to discover the hidden treasures that are washed ashore on our beach, and hunt out creepy crawlies living in the saltmarsh. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2am returning by 4pm (1mile). Donations appreciated.
Sat 28 June 2008 @ 12:30
Camber Castle Detective
A chance for the kids to become detectives in Henry VIIIs Castle. Following clues and answering questions. £2 per child, accompanying adult free. Prize for all completed forms. Pre-booking essential (07999 861759). Meeting at Brede Lock Car Park at 10.30am, returning about 12.30pm (2 miles).
Sun 29 June 2008 @ 08:00
Trapping Sharks, Tigers and Elephants!
Come and inspect last night’s catch in the Rye Harbour moth traps at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 8am. Wheelchair accessible. Donations appreciated.
July 2008
Sat 12 July 2008 @ 11:00
Shrimping and Rock Pooling at Pett Level
Bring along the family to learn how to catch shrimps and to explore the rock pools at Pett Level. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for paddling/wading in the sea. Meet at the eastern end of the row of houses at Pett Level at 11am-1pm. Donations appreciated.
Sat 12 July 2008 @ 11:00
In Focus
the binocular and telescope specialists visit the nature reserve every month. They are very good at letting you try equipment in the field before you buy.
Call into Lime Kiln Information Centre between 10am and 4pm.
Sat 19 July 2008 @ 14:00
Reptiles and Amphibians
Come along to explore for creatures that bask in the sun, or chill out in damp dark places. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2-4pm. Donations appreciated.
Fri 25 July 2008 @ 10:00
Seashore Discovery
Bring the family to discover the hidden treasures that are washed ashore on our beach, and hunt out creepy crawlies living in the saltmarsh. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10am returning by 11.30am (1mile). Donations appreciated.
Sun 27 July 2008 @ 14:00
Spiders and Their Webs
Join the warden, Chris, on a hunt for a variety of different spiders, and learn how they create their webs. Meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 2-3.30pm. Donations appreciated
Wed 30 July 2008 @ 10:00
Moths For All Ages
Bring the family to learn about the moths that fly around the reserve at night, and inspect the moths that have been trapped overnight. Meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 10-11am. Wheelchair accessible. Donations appreciated.
August 2008
Sun 03 August 2008 @ 11:00
In Focus
the binocular and telescope specialists visit the nature reserve every month. They are very good at letting you try equipment in the field before you buy.
Call into Lime Kiln Information Centre between 10am and 4pm.
Tue 05 August 2008 @ 10:30
Beginners Bird Watching
Come down to the reserve to learn how to identify a variety of different birds. Binoculars and ID guides available to use on the day. Meet at the Rye Harbour Car Park at 10.30am-12.30pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated
Thu 07 August 2008 @ 14:00
Creepy Crawlies
Bring the family to hunt for creepy crawlies hiding from view. Meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 2-3.30pm. Donations appreciated
Sat 09 August 2008 @ 08:00
Caught in a Trap!
A final chance to inspect the Rye Harbour moth traps. Meet at Lime Kiln Information Centre at 8am. Wheelchair accessible. Donations appreciated.
Tue 12 August 2008 @ 14:00
Hunt for the Missing Purse
Come out during Marine Week to take part in the great eggcase hunt along the Rye Harbour shore. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2pm returning by 3.30pm (2 miles).
Thu 14 August 2008 @ 14:00
Seashore Discovery
Bring the family to discover the hidden treasures that are washed ashore on our beach, and hunt out creepy crawlies living in the saltmarsh. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park
Tue 19 August 2008 @ 11:00
Underwater World at Castle Water
Bring the family to explore Castle Water, to find what creepy crawlies lurk amongst the reeds. Pond nets and ID guides will be supplied. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park at 11am-1pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
Thu 21 August 2008 @ 11:00
Postcards from the Sea
Come down to the beach to explore the strandline, and take home a postcard made from things you have found! Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 11am returning by 12.30pm (1 mile). Donations appreciated.
Sun 24 August 2008 @ 12:00
Camber Castle Bug Hunt and Picnic
A family picnic in Camber Castle will precede a hunt for several species of creepy crawlies, from frogs, to leeches and newts in Castle Water. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park at 12noon, returning approx 3pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
Mon 25 August 2008 @ 18:30
Birds, Bats and Bugs
An evening stroll to Ternery Pool followed by a closer look at some nocturnal creatures with the help of bat detectors. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 6.30pm-dusk (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
Tue 26 August 2008 @ 11:00
Treasure Hunt
Follow a map with clues to test your brainpower around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (1 mile). Starting at Lime Kiln Information Centre between 11am-2pm to collect map and clues. Prizes for all completed forms handed in that same day. £2 per child, accompanying adults free.
Thu 28 August 2008 @ 14:00
Beach Beasties
Bring the family to hunt for creatures that live in or near the water at Rye Harbour with the use of shrimp nets. Please wear suitable footwear for paddling/wading in the sea. Meet at Rye Harbour car park at 2pm returning by 4pm (1mile). Donations appreciated.
September 2008
Tue 02 September 2008 @ 14:00
Pebbles, Pebbles Everywhere
Come along to create some artwork out of pebbles found on the beach. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 2pm returning by 3.30pm (1 mile). Wheelchair accessible. Donations appreciated.
Sun 14 September 2008 @ 10:00
Camber Castle Circular Walk
A chance to explore Henry VIII’s Castle, and see the wildlife of Castle Water. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park. at 10am, returning 1pm. Donations appreciated.
October 2008
Sun 05 October 2008 @ 10:00
Shrimping at Rye Harbour
Bring the family to explore and learn how to catch shrimps at Rye Harbour. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for paddling/wading in the sea. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10.00am-12noon. Donations appreciated.
Fri 31 October 2008 @ 11:00
Feed the Birds Week
Mon 27th – Fri 31st
Join in the fun of learning to make tasty treats to help your garden birds get through the winter months. Just drop into Lime Kiln Information Centre between 11 and 3pm throughout half term.
November 2008
Sat 01 November 2008 @ 13:00
Camber Castle Exploration
Come along and explore Camber Castle and the surrounding ditches of the Castle Water reedbeds for a variety of winter birds. Meet at Brede Lock Car Park at 1pm-3.30pm (2 miles). Donations appreciated.
Sun 16 November 2008 @ 11:00
Winter Birds at the Beach Reserve
A chance to get to grips with a good variety of winter visitors. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 11am-1pm (3 miles). Donations appreciated.
December 2008
Sat 06 December 2008 @ 10:00
Festive Beach Clean
A pre-christmas clean up of the rubbish washed up along the beach by the autumn’s storms, plus the chance to see many wintering birds. Your efforts will be rewarded with hot soup at Lime Kiln Cottage afterwards. Bring work gloves if you have them. Meet at Rye Harbour Car Park at 10am, soup and mince pies at approx 1pm.