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Harrogate & District Naturalists' SocietyAffiliated to: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds; The British Trust for Ornithology; The Botanical Society of the British Isles; The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Ltd.; The Yorkshire Naturalists' Union. Registered Charity No. 503860 |
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WILDLIFE WATCH CLUB The Junior Section of the Society and part of the junior branch of the Wildlife Trusts |
| The Club Subscriptions Field Meetings Adult Meetings Parents Programme of Events How to Book Contact |
| The Club |  The Junior Section of Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society has been in continuous existence since 1972. The group is run as a local Wildlife
Watch Club - part of the junior branch of the Wildlife
Trusts - with experienced, registered Wildlife Watch Group Leaders.
Membership of the club is open to everyone under 18 years of age with an interest in wildlife and the countryside. To gain extra value and information, individual Wildlife Watch membership is also recommended. See the contact number below for further details. |
| Subscriptions | Payable on 1st April each year
to the HDNS Membership Secretary (see Membership). Junior members (under 18): £3 per year. Family membership (Includes adult membership and all Juniors): £15 per year. Young visitors fee (Must be accompanied by responsible adult): £1 per event. (Individual Wildlife Watch Membership: £10. Payable to Wildlife Watch at Newark. ) |
| Field Meetings |  When
on an outdoor meeting suitable WARM and WATERPROOF
clothing and footwear are essential (you could be turned away without!).
You may wish to bring along binoculars and a magnifying glass if you have
them. A small notebook and pencil may also be useful.
Please follow the Country Code and consider other people. One of the best ways of seeing wildlife is to walk slowly and quietly so that there is less chance of frightening anything away. Remember also that the leaders are giving up their time for your benefit so please repay them by acting responsibly and following all safety rules and instructions. |
| Adult Meetings | Club Members are also entitled to attend any adult meeting of the Society as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Adults' events can be found at HDNS Adults Section) |
| Parents | Parents are always welcome. To help us comply with the requirements of the Children Act, and to provide individual support, children UNDER 8 YEARS of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In the interests of other children and the wildlife we prefer NO DOGS. Please ensure you have completed a Parental Consent Form for each child. Please try to arrive on time but always inform the leaders if you or your child arrive late or need to leave a meeting early. |
| Contact |  Should
you have any queries or have difficulty getting to any meeting or would
like further information about the Junior Section or Wildlife Watch Club contact
Robert or Teresa Marshall Tel: (01423) 504186.
Information on Wildlife Watch nationally can also be found on their website here and the Yorkshire Wildlife Watch website can be found here. (Don't forget to come back!) |
| How to Book | Everyone is very welcome to come to all
our events whether members or not, although we hope very much that you
will decide to join us! To help us plan interesting and safe events for
you to enjoy (and to inform you of any last-minute changes) could both
members
and visitors please be sure to book a place beforehand:
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Latest Details |
| The following public events will feature HDNS Wildlife Watch Club
activities suitable for families.
Saturday 4th June: Wildlife in the Garden
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Affiliated to: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds; The British
Trust for Ornithology; The Botanical Society of the British Isles; The
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Ltd.; The Yorkshire Naturalists' Union, Butterfly
Conservation and The British Dragonfly Society.
Registered Charity No. 503860
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of the Wildlife Trusts
