Unearth the past with archaeologists from Southampton University and celebrate 10 years of community excavation in Harmony Woods
A unique, education supporting venue. Join local pros & community people & make connections at a relaxed evening networking event! 23/06/26
On Tuesday the 23rd June - Join us for a unique relaxed in-person evening of 'NBN Networking in Nature' at the lovely Harmony Woods (Within Diamond Woods) in Andover! Food included but after booking your ticket do let Susan know your dietary requirements via email - naturalbusinessnetwork@gmail.com, Thank you.
It’s a great chance to meet local professionals, share ideas, and grow your business connections in a friendly atmosphere. Come along, bring your business cards, and let’s make some meaningful connections together.
And, most importantly, I am delighted to say, we have an exciting opportunity to be welcomed at Andover Trees United, a very special and unique Charity, and to learn a little about the essential work they do inculding supporting education and why they do it.
Our event is very near their annual Archaeological dig – ‘Between the Barrows’ that goes on in Harmony Wood, every year. We will hear a little bit about that too.
The fabulous volunteers and staff are busily -
Saving the planet
Respecting the heritage of local Test Valley history.
Thoroughly supporting education, and especially Head Teachers in all ways. For many hours every week.
ATU have doing been getting it right! Saving time, money, resources and doing it in ways that the children absolutely love!
This award winning and magical place is a globally excellent example of how to do this in the best possible eco respctful way. Educating the future workforce and community.
A perfect place to network and connect with nature and other humans. It looks beutiful with all the wildflowers and trees etc that thrive there.
See you there!
Susan Risdale - Founder of Natural business Network NBN (and a Trustee for Andover Trees).
Where ecology, creativity and curiosity meet.
Explore the Wild is a brand new seasonal family nature series from Andover Trees United, designed to help young people and families discover the natural world through hands-on science, wildlife observation, creativity and outdoor exploration. Led by Ecology Intern Kanchi Mehta its a must attend session to truly learn about nature, right on your doorstep!
Running throughout the seasons, taking place once a month, these immersive sessions invite participants to notice nature in new ways!
🌱 WILDFLOWER WALK🌱
Saturday 27th June from 10am–12pm
Diamond Wood, Andover Trees United
Join us for our June edition of Explore the Wild session with a guided walk through the woods to observe native flowers in bloom, learn field sketching techniques and practise the art of observing without picking.
Book your tickets via our secure platform here.
Details:
Family and all ages welcome
Refreshments included
All-weather activity – please dress appropriately
Lesson focus: Observation and the skill of looking without touching or picking the flowers.
Pricing:
Adults £4
Children £3
Under 4s free
Junior Andover Trees Members – FREE
Adult Andover Trees Members – 25% discount
Join our Monthly Community Day! This month with a difference:
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION DAY - WRITING THE NEXT 5-YEAR PLAN
THE GREAT GROWING PROJECT 2017-2022… BRANCHING OUT… 2022-2027
WHERE NEXT? WHAT NEXT? YOUR VOICE MATTERS… PLEASE JOIN IN.
Every month, on the second Saturday, we host our community volunteering day. This July we will be bringing the community together for something we haven’t done since 2020 - planning the next stage of Andover Trees United’s journey, BIG conversations and NEW ideas! Known and new faces are needed to come together and explore the future direction of the charity and its work.
Location to follow…
Please sign up here to book your place.
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us and adding your voice is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, to pass on knowledge and skills to young people, making a real difference in your local community.
Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species… and of course our award-winning woodland classroom and meeting space - The Cabin.
Artwork for The Great Growing Project, written & agreed by community consultation 2016
Where ecology, creativity and curiosity meet.
Explore the Wild is a brand new seasonal family nature series from Andover Trees United, designed to help young people and families discover the natural world through hands-on science, wildlife observation, creativity and outdoor exploration. Led by Ecology Intern Kanchi Mehta its a must attend session to truly learn about nature, right on your doorstep!
Running throughout the seasons, taking place once a month, these immersive sessions invite participants to notice nature in new ways!
☀️ WHAT THE TREES SEE ☀️
Cyanotypes (Light Photography)
Saturday 25th July from 10am–12pm
Diamond Wood, Andover Trees United
Ages 7+
Join us for a unique creative ecology workshop exploring one of the earliest forms of photography using sunlight and nature.
Participants will head out on a slow, guided woodland walk using handmade cyanotype “cameras” to create beautiful light images inspired by the world around us. Along the way, we’ll think about how trees and other living things experience the environment differently and take time to observe the shapes, structures and patterns of native UK plants and wildlife.
Back at base, we’ll develop our cyanotype prints and work together on a collaborative community artwork inspired by the woodland.
Session Schedule:
10am–10:30am – Introduction and camera demonstration
10:30am–12pm – Guided cyanotype photography walk
12pm–1pm – Refreshments and developing prints
1pm–2pm – Community artwork activity
Details:
Refreshments included
All materials provided
Outdoor activity – warm weather clothing recommended
Lesson Focus:
Exploring how different living things perceive the world, while observing the beauty, form and structure of native trees and flowers through art and science.
Important Information:
This activity relies on sunlight and suitable weather conditions. If weather conditions are unsuitable, the session may need to be rescheduled. Participants will be informed as early as possible should any changes be necessary.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE.
Pricing:
Adults £4
Children £3
Junior Andover Trees Members – FREE
Adult Andover Trees Members – 25% discount
As part of our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories events, we are back in the Summer School holidays to provide some fun and magic to families across Hampshire. Join us for two hours of interactive storytelling, crafts, songs and fun! Our first event in the holidays will be themed around everyone’s favourite story - The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Amanda Kane-Smith from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring the much-loved classic ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ to life with interactive storytelling. After the story, children will get creative and make their very own butterfly puppet! After crafts and refreshments, we will then head out for a gentle woodland walk as we search for butterflies together. This event is the perfect way to kick off the school holidays and make the most of the beautiful woodland we have created in the Diamond Wood! All of our events book up quickly, so please reserve your spaces.
Details:
Refreshments included
Cost: £10 per child with accompanying adult - £2 per additional sibling
Audience: ages 4+
Places are limited. Book your tickets here via our secure booking system.
Ready for summer in the woods? This August we will be bringing the community together for more learnings, conversations and cool drinks! It’s a great way for known and new faces to come together in the sunshine and explore the woodland this summer. We host our Community Conservation Days on the 2nd Saturday of each new month.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work such as gardening, growing, practical conservation tasks, and with a hot drink and great conversation, then our Volunteer Conservation Days are for you!
No experience is necessary and new volunteers will be fully supported.
See our Digging It blog for recent activities -https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Please sign up here to confirm your place. We look forward to seeing you on the 8th August! Bring sun cream :)
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, plus make a difference in your local community. Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species.
As part of our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories events, we are back in the Summer School holidays to provide some fun and magic to families across Hampshire. Join us for two hours of interactive storytelling, crafts, songs and fun! Book your space here,
What if the trees at Harmony Woods came alive and danced together on Midsummer’s Eve?
Join Amanda from Merry-Go-Round Storytelling as she brings a magical folktale to life - where the trees do just that! This is interactive storytelling where children become part of the story.
After the storytelling, children will create their own magical stick person to take home using natural materials collected from the enchanted woods.
With storytelling, crafts, games and refreshments, it’s a workshop full of magic, creativity and fun.
Details:
Refreshments included
Cost: £10 per child with accompanying adult - £2 per additional sibling
Audience: ages 4+
Places are limited. Book your tickets here via our secure booking system.
Where ecology, creativity and curiosity meet.
Explore the Wild is a brand new seasonal family nature series from Andover Trees United, designed to help young people and families discover the natural world through hands-on science, wildlife observation, creativity and outdoor exploration. Led by Ecology Intern Kanchi Mehta its a must attend session to truly learn about nature, right on your doorstep!
Running throughout the seasons, taking place once a month, these immersive sessions invite participants to notice nature in new ways!
🦇 THE NATURE OF SOUND 🦇
Evening Bat Walk & Survey
Tuesday 18th August | 7pm–9:30pm
Harmony Woods
Ages 7+ (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
The world is full of things we cannot always see.
Join us for a special evening bat walk and survey as we head into the woods after dark to discover the fascinating nocturnal wildlife living above our heads. Using bat survey equipment, we’ll listen out for bat calls and learn how bats navigate and hunt using sound in near-total darkness.
This guided session explores the hidden world of echolocation and how sound interacts with nature when light becomes scarce.
🌙 Evening outdoor activity
☕ Tea and coffee provided
🦇 Bat survey equipment provided
Lesson Focus:
Learn about bat surveying, echolocation and the incredible relationship between sound, movement and the natural world.
Important Information:
This is a night-time outdoor session, so please wear warm, comfortable and sturdy clothing suitable for woodland terrain and cooler evening temperatures.
This activity is weather dependent and requires suitable conditions for bat activity. If weather conditions are unsuitable, the session may need to be rescheduled. Participants will be informed as early as possible of any changes.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE.
Pricing:
Adults £4
Children £3
Junior Andover Trees Members – FREE
Adult Andover Trees Members – 25% discount
As part of our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories events, we are back in the Summer School holidays to provide some fun and magic to families across Hampshire.
Join Amanda from Merry-Go-Round Storytelling as we celebrate the clever crows who live at Harmony Woods with a fun retelling of the much-loved fable The Crow and the Pitcher. This exciting workshop brings science and storytelling together with puppets and plenty of audience participation.
After the story, children will make their own clever crow puppet and get creative with stone painting inspired by the tale.
With storytelling, crafts, games and refreshments, it’s a workshop full of magic, creativity and fun.
Details:
Refreshments included
Cost: £10 per child with accompanying adult - £2 per additional sibling
Audience: ages 4+
Places are limited. Book your tickets here via our secure booking system.
As part of our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories events, we are back in the Summer School holidays to provide some fun and magic to families across Hampshire. Book Your Ticket Here!
The Wherwell Cockatrice - Storytelling & Craft Workshop
Calling brave Knights and clever heroes to join Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling to defeat Andover’s famous Dragon and save the day! This exciting workshop will take place in our unique Dragon Garden and children will have the opportunity to explore the garden created in the form of the famous cockatrice.
After the storytelling, children will make their own cockatrice puppet to take home and continue the adventure. Come and join us for fun in the woods!
Details:
Refreshments included
Cost: £10 per child with accompanying adult - £2 per additional sibling
Audience: ages 4+
Places are limited. Book your tickets here via our secure booking system.
On the 12th September, join us for a youth-led guided walk of Diamon Wood, followed by presentations, refreshments and Andover Tree's Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Please sign up here to confirm your place. We look forward to seeing you there.
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Where ecology, creativity and curiosity meet.
Explore the Wild is a brand new seasonal family nature series from Andover Trees United, designed to help young people and families discover the natural world through hands-on science, wildlife observation, creativity and outdoor exploration. Led by Ecology Intern Kanchi Mehta its a must attend session to truly learn about nature, right on your doorstep!
Running throughout the seasons, taking place once a month, these immersive sessions invite participants to notice nature in new ways!
🍂 END OF SEASON BIOBLITZ 🍂
Saturday 12th September | 10am–12pm
Diamond Wood, Andover Trees United
Family and all ages welcome
As the seasons begin to shift once again, join us for a special End of Season BioBlitz to explore how the woods are preparing for autumn and winter. What has changed since spring? Which species have appeared? What signs show nature getting ready for colder days ahead?
Armed with nature backpacks and identification guides, participants will head out into the woodland to observe, record and share discoveries from across the site. From plants and fungi to insects and birds, every observation helps build a picture of the changing ecosystem around us.
🌿 Refreshments included
🎒 Nature backpacks and kit provided
🍁 All-weather activity – please dress appropriately
Schedule:
10am–11/11:30am – BioBlitz exploration session
11/11:30am–12pm – Refreshments and sharing discoveries together
Lesson Focus:
Observation, recognising seasonal change and understanding the importance of sharing information about the natural world.
Additional Information:
Identification apps may be used if you wish. Field guides will also be available to share during the session.
Pricing:
Adults £4
Children £3
Under 4 - go free!
Junior Andover Trees Members – FREE
Adult Andover Trees Members – 25% discount
Ready for the woods in Autumn? This October we will be bringing the community together for more learnings, conversations and hot drinks! It’s a great way for known and new faces to come together in the Autumn sunshine and explore the woodland. We host our Community Conservation Days on the 2nd Saturday of each new month. Join us on the 10th October.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work such as gardening, growing, practical conservation tasks, and with a hot drink and great conversation, then our Volunteer Conservation Days are for you!
No experience is necessary and new volunteers will be fully supported.
See our Digging It blog for recent activities -https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Please sign up here to confirm your place.
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, plus make a difference in your local community. Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species.
Where ecology, creativity and curiosity meet.
Explore the Wild is a brand new seasonal family nature series from Andover Trees United, designed to help young people and families discover the natural world through hands-on science, wildlife observation, creativity and outdoor exploration. Led by Ecology Intern Kanchi Mehta its a must attend session to truly learn about nature, right on your doorstep!
Running throughout the seasons, taking place once a month, these immersive sessions invite participants to notice nature in new ways!
Saturday 17th July from 10am–12pm
Diamond Wood, Andover Trees United
Join us for a unique nature session on Autumn and Winter Wildlife ID.
Refreshments included
All materials provided
Outdoor activity – warm weather clothing recommended
Suitable for all the family
Pricing:
Adults £4
Children £3
Junior Andover Trees Members – FREE
Adult Andover Trees Members – 25% discount
This November we will be bringing the community together for our monthly Community Conservation Day.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work such as gardening, growing, practical conservation tasks, and a hot drink and great conversation, then our Volunteer Conservation Days are for you!
No experience is necessary and new volunteers will be fully supported.
See our Digging It blog for recent activities -https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Please sign up here to confirm your place.
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, plus make a difference in your local community. Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species.
Where ecology, creativity and curiosity meet.
Explore the Wild is a brand new seasonal family nature series from Andover Trees United, designed to help young people and families discover the natural world through hands-on science, wildlife observation, creativity and outdoor exploration. Led by Ecology Intern Kanchi Mehta its a must attend session to truly learn about nature, right on your doorstep!
Running throughout the seasons, taking place once a month, these immersive sessions invite participants to notice nature in new ways!
November session - Cabinets of Curiosity: Collecting and Displaying
Saturday 28th November from 10am–12pm
Diamond Wood, Andover Trees United
Pricing:
Adults £4
Children £3
Junior Andover Trees Members – FREE
Adult Andover Trees Members – 25% discount
Join our Monthly Community Conservation Day! This December we will be bringing the community together for more learnings, conversations and hot drinks, plus our end of year celebration!
As the last community day of the year, we want to welcome everyone to celebrate the amazing work we've produced, all thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers!
As always, no experience is necessary and new volunteers will be fully supported. So if you're new, pop along to meet the 2026 superstars and see how you can start your volunteering journey in 2027!
See our Digging It blog for recent activities -https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Please sign up here to confirm your place.
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, plus make a difference in your local community. Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species.
Big Help Out! Celebrating everyone who steps up to lend a hand in their community.
BIG HELP OUT… NOW NEXT WEEKEND IN THE WOOD JUNE 13TH
Where ecology, creativity and curiosity meet.
Explore the Wild is a brand new seasonal family nature series from Andover Trees United, designed to help young people and families discover the natural world through hands-on science, wildlife observation, creativity and outdoor exploration. Led by Ecology Intern Kanchi Mehta its a must attend session to truly learn about nature, right on your doorstep!
Running throughout the seasons, taking place once a month, these immersive sessions invite participants to notice nature in new ways whether that’s identifying wildlife during a BioBlitz, sketching wildflowers in bloom, learning how bats navigate using sound, or creating beautiful cyanotype “light photographs” inspired by the woodland itself.
🌱 SPRING BIOBLITZ 🌱
Saturday 30th May from 10am–12pm
Diamond Wood, Andover Trees United
Join us for the very first Explore the Wild session with a family-friendly Spring BioBlitz.
As spring creeps in, everything is growing and changing! It's the perfect time to go out with our nature backpacks and see what we can find! Book your tickets via our secure platform here.
Details:
Family and all ages welcome
Refreshments included
Nature backpacks and kit provided
All-weather activity – please dress appropriately
Schedule: 10am–11/11:30am – BioBlitz exploration session; 11/11:30am–12pm – Refreshments and sharing discoveries together
Lesson focus: Observation, curiosity and the importance of sharing information about the natural world.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE.
Pricing:
Adults £4
Children £3
Under 4s free
Junior Andover Trees Members – FREE
Adult Andover Trees Members – 25% discount
As part of our Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories events, we are back this Half Term to provide some fun and magic to families across Hampshire. Join us for two hours of interactive storytelling, crafts, songs and fun!
Jack & The Beanstalk - Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories
FE-Fi-FO-FUM! Watch out, there’s a giant on the loose!
Join Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling and be part of Jack’s magical adventure of a lifetime. We’ll have fun climbing the beanstalk, outwitting the giant and seeing Jack’s fortune grow….and grow…..and GROW....!!! As always, expect lots of fun, games and brilliant storytelling which will leave you singing the songs on your way home. As part of the session children will also have the opportunity to plant their own magical beanstalk to celebrate new growth and the start of Summer!
Details:
Refreshments included
Cost: £10 per child with accompanying adult - £2 per additional sibling
Audience: ages 4+
Places are limited. Book your tickets here via our secure booking system.
22 May | Wherwell Village Hall
Join us for Andover Trees’ biggest fundraising event of the year! A special evening bringing together supporters, volunteers and friends of the woodland for a fun and memorable night in support of the charity’s work with young people..
Taking place at Wherwell Village Hall on Friday 22 May, the evening will feature our much-loved Auction of Promises
Every promise, every experience and gift has been donated in the hope that they will raise the vital funds needed to employ the youth and schools officers, who will:
Provide conservation opportunities for children and young people
Support our growing programme of youth activities
Provide nature experiences for local families and school children
Organise and support sessions for local school children to sow, grow and plant wildflowers
It’s always a wonderful evening filled with laughter, generosity and community spirit and a great opportunity to spend time with the people who care about the woodland and what it provides for everyone as much as you do.
Thursday 22 May 2026 6:45 - 11:00
Wherwell Village Hall
Tickets: £35 per person (Under 18s £15)
Ticket price includes: Welcome drink, two course dinner, tea, coffee and cookies, live music, entry to the auction and a subsidised bar
Program for the night
6:45 Doors open
7:15 Welcome - Silent Auction Opens
7:30 Supper
8:15 Live Auction part 1
9:00 Break - Dessert
9:15 Live Auction part 2
10:00 Last Bids Silent Auction - Bar - Music
10:30 Silent Auction Closes - Bar & Music continue
11:00 Evening ends
To leave a bid or bids with us, message the friend that contacted you about the event or, if you are one of those lovely people who don’t know us but want to help, email liz.scrace@andovertrees.org.uk
THANK YOU! (And of course, you only pay if you are the winning bidder. We will be in touch to let you know.)
Rescheduled to allow the seedlings to grow on a bit…
Want to be out and about this Easter? Join our Monthly Community Day! Every month, on the second Saturday, we host our community volunteering day. This April, Easter is in the air! The woods and cabin are ready for a spring clean to welcome a whole host of wildlife and nature back to the woods.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work such as gardening, growing, practical conservation tasks, and with a hot drink and great conversation, then our Volunteer Conservation Days are for you!
No experience is necessary and new volunteers will be fully supported.
See our Digging It blog for recent activities -https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Please sign up here to confirm your place.
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, plus make a difference in your local community. Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species.
Looking for something fun to do with the children over the Easter holidays? Join Andover Trees in partnership with In partnership with Enham Alamein Parish Council for Easter in the Orchard at the beautiful Enham Trust Community Orchard.
Details: Thursday 2 April from 1pm to 4pm at Enham Community Orchard, SP11 6HQ (free parking)
Children can enjoy a wonderful afternoon of:
🥕 Easter crafts
🌿 A nature hunt around the orchard
🎯 Easter games
Tickets are £3 per child, and all funds raised will help support disabled people to live, work and enjoy life.
You can register your interest by emailing gardening@enhamtrust.org.uk, or simply come along on the day - walk-ins are welcome!
Bring the family, enjoy the orchard in spring, and take part in some Easter fun in nature.
This Easter, join us at Andover Trees for a beautiful and traditional craft workshop celebrating one of the oldest seasonal customs - the art of natural egg dyeing.
While families enjoy our morning Easter activities in the woodland, we are delighted to offer adults the chance to step inside the cabin and learn a truly special craft from the incredibly talented Jolanta Rolt, a specialist in traditional decorative techniques.
£10 per person. Please use our secure booking system here to secure your place.
Egg decorating has been part of spring celebrations across Europe for centuries, symbolising renewal, nature and the arrival of brighter days. In this hands-on session, Jolanta will guide participants through the ancient method of wrapping and dyeing eggs using natural materials, creating stunning patterns and colours.
Participants will learn the full process step-by-step from selecting leaves and flowers, carefully wrapping the eggs, through to the dyeing process that reveals beautiful natural prints. Each egg becomes a small work of art, inspired by nature itself.
This is a slow, mindful craft experience, perfect for anyone who enjoys traditional skills, creativity and the calming atmosphere of the woodland cabin.
• A guided workshop led by craft expert Jolanta Rolt
• Learn traditional natural egg dyeing techniques
• Use leaves and natural materials to create unique patterns
• Take home your own beautifully decorated eggs
• Enjoy a relaxed and creative morning at Harmony Woods
No prior experience is needed just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
£10 per person. Please use our secure booking system here to secure your place.
Location: Harmony Woods Cabin, Andover Trees
Spaces are limited to keep the workshop personal and hands-on.
Come and discover a timeless Easter tradition, learn a new skill, and create something truly special inspired by nature.
A springtime adventure with storytelling from Amanda Kane-Smith of Merry-Go-Round Storytelling and crafts inspired by fairies, bees, and nature. Perfect for children (4+) and their parents.
Every year, Andover Trees United hosts a special evening at The Guildhall Andover to share the results of our annual biodiversity observations from The Diamond Wood.
This is our opportunity to present what we’ve seen, recorded and learned over the past year from wildlife sightings to habitat development, and to celebrate the collective effort that keeps our woodland thriving.
Evening Schedule:
• 6:15pm – Doors open with refreshments and displays
• 7:00pm – 8:00pm – Annual Nature in Harmony presentation
• 8:00pm onwards – Chat with the team, explore displays and find out how to get involved
More than a presentation of findings, this evening reflects ATU’s founding mission: to give young people a voice in protecting local biodiversity, creating meaningful experiences in nature today while safeguarding the woodland for future generations.
Whether you are a volunteer, supporter, parent, local resident or simply curious about nature in Andover, we warmly invite you to join us.
Please register via the link provided here or email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk to confirm your place.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Spring has sprung! Get ready to be a part of our Monthly Community Day! Every month, on the second Saturday, we host our community volunteering day. This March we are excited to start on our spring tasks. Come along and see the changes in the woods.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work such as gardening, growing, practical conservation tasks, and with a hot drink and great conversation, then our Volunteer Conservation Days are for you!
No experience is necessary and new volunteers will be fully supported.
See our Digging It blog for recent activities -https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Please sign up here to confirm your place.
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, plus make a difference in your local community. Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species.
A springtime adventure with storytelling from Amanda Kane-Smith of Merry-Go-Round Storytelling and crafts inspired by fairies, bees, and nature. Perfect for children (4+) and their parents.
🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be a part of our Monthly Community Day! Every month, on the second Saturday, we host our community volunteering day.
If you enjoy practical outdoor work such as gardening, growing, practical conservation tasks, and with a hot drink and great conversation, then our Volunteer Conservation Days are for you!
No experience is necessary and new volunteers will be fully supported.
See our Digging It blog for recent activities -https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Please sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/andover-trees-community-conservation-day-february
Any questions, please email Abbey: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, plus make a difference in your local community. Our 44-acre site includes native deciduous woodland, chalk grassland, wildflower meadow, hazel thickets which will be coppiced, hedgerows, and a pond - all vital habitats providing resources for a wide range of species.
Wassail Celebration
Ring in the New Year with music, folklore, and community traditions. Featuring Loftsingers, Mayfly Morris, and Andover Pagans.
Interactive storytelling from Amanda Kane-Smith of Merry-Go-Round Storytelling, reindeer headdress making, tree dressing, and lanterns, capped with a lantern lighting ceremony. A magical family event for ages 4+.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Harmony Woods with Sandie Alderman’s Healing with Sound workshop and Dave Allon’s Samba Percussion workshop. Enjoy a restorative morning of relaxation, rhythm, and seasonal magic.
