Course tutor: Aimi Rifat, Wilder Learning and Communities Officer
Learn about the Wading Birds at Rye Harbour through practical activities on the reserve, find out how they are adapted to living on the Saltmarsh and why they migrate here for the winter. We will walk up to the bird hide and learn to identify the wading birds using binoculars in the bird hide. We will then return to the classroom to explore barbs on birds feathers and barbs on sheeps wool and create a felted bird.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (no ticket required).
Before booking, please click here to read our booking and cancellation Terms & Conditions.
We’ll send further joining instructions after booking and ask if anyone has additional needs.
Meeting point: In the classroom at the Discovery Centre. See our website for how to find us. The Centre sits within the nature reserve and houses a cafe, gift shop and public toilets, free wifi is available.
What to bring/wear: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing/footwear, and sun protection, for the weather conditions. Price doesn’t include refreshments - you're welcome to bring a drink and snack, or our Lime Kiln Café at the Centre will be open from 9.30am to 4.15pm for refreshments and lunch.
Parking: Available at Car Park, Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7TT , about a 7 minute walk from the Discovery Centre.
Public transport: The 313 Stagecoach bus travels from Northiam to Rye train station and on to Rye Harbour village.
Accessibility: We will use accessible paths on the reserve and into the education room. The Centre toilet facilities will be available, at the beinning and end of your session.
Dogs: Please note that although we welcome well-behaved dogs to the café, they are not generally permitted at our events (except assistance dogs).
Cancellation policy: Refunds are not usually available within 30 days of a scheduled event and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Contact: If you have any queries about this event, email Aimi at: ryeharbourlearning@sussexwt.org.uk
Image: © Learning about birds at RHNR Aimi Rifat
