Who We Are
Our History & Objectives
The Society was formed in 1947 as the Harrogate and District Naturalist and Scientific Society, the present title being adopted in 1958.
The early history is well described in the HDNS Silver Jubilee Booklet published in 1972 and in the more recent A brief history of HDNS.
The objectives of the Society are to promote and disseminate natural history knowledge in all aspects and also to direct energies towards some practical form of nature conservation.
Functioning of the Society
The business of the Society is conducted by the Council which consists of the President, Vice President, six elected members, and the honorary officers: General Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary and Programme Secretary.
Constitution
The constitution of the Harrogate and District Naturalists’ Society can be viewed/downloaded by clicking here.
The Council
President
Nick Gaunt, president@hdns.org.uk
Vice-President
vacant
General Secretary
Sue Coldwell, gensec@hdns.org.uk
Treasurer
Lynne Gilland, treasurer@hdns.org.uk
Programme Secretary
Kerry Morrison, progsec@hdns.org.uk
Membership Secretary
Muff Upsall, membership@hdns.org.uk
Members of Council
Nigel Harcourt Brown, Denise Carter, Will Rich, Kevin Walker
Society’s Honorary Warden at Farnham GP
June Atkinson
Members Area
View the Society's latest publications in this area of the website reserved for Members.
Events
View a detailed roundup of all our forthcoming events.
Latest News
The latest wildlife news from around the Harrogate District that may be of interest to naturalists.