Get set for an exciting time exploring spiders! On the nature reserve and in our classroom, youngsters will discover fascinating spiders.

Walk leader: Matt Rich, Ranger

Spiders go hand in hand with Hallowe'en and there's an increase in spider activity in the autumn. But do these creatures deserve their creepy reputation?

Join Matt to learn about the amazing world of spiders at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. We'll meet at the Discovery Centre classroom for a brief illustrated chat, then we'll head outside on a spider hunt, a short gently-paced walk of around a mile (1.5km), ending back at the Centre.

Discover the importance of spiders and their part in ecosystems. Hear about their behaviour and their superpowers, as well as how to identify some and what you can do to help them.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adults go free, please book a ticket for everyone attending the session.

At Sussex Wildlife Trust, we work to ensure that spiders have habitats to thrive in. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is an important wetland wildlife habitat with over 2,000 invertebrate species noted.

Booking essential: Before booking, please click here (https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/help-advice/policies/course-and-event-bookings-terms-and-conditions/) to read our booking and cancellation Terms & Conditions.

Meeting point: Meet at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Rye Harbour, TN31 7FW (https://goo.gl/maps/89ZXc8XdPLQRF7UZ6). See our website (https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/rye-harbour/) 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 cafe at the Centre will be open from 10am to 3.45pm for refreshments and light lunches.

Parking: Available at Car Park, Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7TT, about a 10 minute walk from the Discovery Centre.

Public transport: The 313 Stagecoach bus travels from Rye train station to Rye Harbour village.

Accessibility: Our walk starts and ends at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, a wheelchair-friendly venue, with a step-free entrance ramp and wheelchair accessible toilets. Part of the route is easy for wheelchairs, however a section of the walk has some uneven and loose surfaces, making it moderately difficult for manual wheelchairs.

Dogs: 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.

Contact: For any queries about the event, email Sarah at: RHDCOffice@sussexwt.org.uk

Images:

Wasp Spider and group by Alice Oakley

Zebra Spider (c) Barry Yates

Wasp Spider (c) Bob Eade

Description supplied by the event organiser.