A Cosy Autumn Afternoon in Harmony Woods - Awesome Autumn Storytelling, Pumpkin Carving & Bulb Planting

We were back again this week with our second Half Term woodland session on Thursday 30th October, and what a lovely afternoon it was! Harmony Woods was full of laughter, creativity and warm autumn magic.

We began in the cabin with pumpkin carving, and the imagination on display was brilliant. From dancing skeletons to pumpkin cars, every design was completely unique. With 16 children and 8 adults taking part, the cabin was buzzing with concentration, shared ideas and happy chatter. Top marks to all our pumpkin carvers! We were genuinely impressed!

After all that creative energy, it was time for hot chocolates and a cosy story session with the wonderful Amanda from Merry Go Round Storytelling. As always, Amanda brought the room together with her lively voices, captivating storytelling and warm presence. Every child (and adult!) was hanging on to her every word.

To finish the session, we headed outside for something special. Each child planted a wildflower and added wild daffodil bulbs to the raised bed at the front of the Cabin. These small acts today will bring colour, life and delight to the woods in the spring. The perfect start to our ‘Super Spring’ theme and more Tall Tales of nature and its wonders still to come

It was the perfect way to spend an autumn afternoon.. candles glowing, pumpkins lined up, spring bulbs being planted, wrapped up in the magic of the woods and Halloween! 

Children left proudly carrying their pumpkins, ready for Halloween tomorrow. We hope they bring joy to doorsteps and windows across Andover! 

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More Woodland Events Are Coming Up

We’d love to welcome you back soon. See what’s happening next → https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/events

See you soon in the woods!