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.

Categories
Adult Learning (1) Arts and Craft (2) Birds (2) Forest School Training (1) Health & Wellbeing (7) Invertebrates (1) Marine (1) Members only (1) Nature Tots (2) Walks (7) Wild Beach Training (1) Wildlife Rangers (12-16 Years) (1) Youth Action (1)
Locations
Rye Harbour (18) Tilgate Park, Crawley (1) Woods Mill (1)

Sunday, 4th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Rockpooling for Beginners (04/02/24)

Wild Coast Sussex event for 16 to 25 year olds

Rockpooling for...

Wednesday, 7th February 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Wellbeing Walk - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 2024)

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

Wednesday, 7th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (07/02/24)

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

Are you aged...

Saturday, 10th February 2024, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friends’ Open Day – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (10/02/2024)

A day to meet up with the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, starting with a guided walk...

Saturday, 10th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sussex Biological Recorders’ Seminar 2024

Time: 10am – 3pm (Arrival from 9.30am)

Venue: Oathall...

Fully booked

Sunday, 11th February 2024, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Young Filmmakers Naturalist Walk (11/02/24)

Aged 16-25? Thinking about entering our

Monday, 12th February 2024, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Microscope Monday – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (12/02/2024)

Leader: Lucy Bowyer

Drop into the education room at the Discovery Centre between...

Tuesday, 13th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wild Weather Family Walk – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (13/02/2024)

Leader: Jill Ferguson

Experience the sights and sounds of Rye Harbour on a winter’s...

Wednesday, 14th February 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Wellbeing Walk - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 2024) 

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

Wednesday, 14th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Crab’s Kingdom – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (14/02/2024)

Leader: Natasha Sharma

Come and explore the saltmarsh and shore for crabs and other...

Fully booked

Wednesday, 14th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (14/02/24)

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

Are you aged...

Wednesday, 14th February 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Let’s go fly a kite – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 14/02/2024

Leader: Jill Ferguson

Join us for an afternoon of family fun. Learn how to make and...

Fully booked

Thursday, 15th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wildlife Weaving – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (15/02/2024)

Leader: Natasha Sharma

Learn how to weave a simple bird feeder, bird nesting basket,...

Fully booked

Thursday, 15th February 2024, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Talk: A Naturalist's Eastbourne (15/02/24)

Sussex Wildlife Trust Eastbourne Regional Group event

Our next talk,...

Friday, 16th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wild Beach Fun Day - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (16/02/2024)

Leader: Jill Ferguson

Join us for a morning of family fun and games on the beach...

Fully booked

Friday, 16th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wildlife Rangers (12-16yr olds) – Tilgate Park Crawley (16/02/2024)

Leader:  Tamara Jewell

Have fun being part of a group of young...

Wednesday, 21st February 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Wellbeing Walk - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 2024)

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

Wednesday, 21st February 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (21/02/24)

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

Are you aged...

Thursday, 22nd February 2024, 10:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Beginning Birdwatching in Winter - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (22/02/24) - CANCELLED

Leader:  James Duncan

Rye Harbour is renowned for its magnificent...


Fully booked

Saturday, 24th February 2024, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Woodland and Willow Basket Making - 2 days (24/02 & 02/03/2024)

Saturday 24th February and Saturday 2nd March 2024

Tutor:  Danny...

Fully booked

Saturday, 24th February 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Conservation Careers Panel at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre (24/02/24)

Sussex Youth in Nature event for 14 to 25 year olds

Join us at the...


Sunday, 25th February 2024, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve: A walk with Friends (25/02/24)

Leaders: Friends of RHNR

Join the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve...

Sunday, 25th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guide in a Hide – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (25/02/2024)


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

Tuesday, 27th February 2024, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

SOS Webinar: 21 Wildlife Walks before 21 - with Mya Bambrick

Sussex Ornithological Society webinar

Join us for our first 2024 SOS...

Wednesday, 28th February 2024, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Wellbeing Walk - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 2024)

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

Wednesday, 28th February 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Deneway's Wild Future session (28/02/24)

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

Are you aged...

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