MONDAY VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION DAYS
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On a Monday, either in Harmony Woods or at the Vigo Rd tree-and-wildflower allotment, volunteer days are filled with teamwork, laughter and care for nature. Volunteers tackle seasonal key tasks including care of trees and wildflower meadows, path, fence and gate maintenance and survey work — a big thank you to everyone who helps out!
Learn more about what happens here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Want to get involved? Please contact: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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This summer, we had two fantastic Nature Nurture sessions with Andover Young Carers at Harmony Woods, filled with activities like paper making and bushcraft. A big thank you to all those who made it happen and to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation for funding the project!
Find out more here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/2025/6/10/nature-nurture-2025
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AUGUST'S COMMUNITY CONSERVATION DAY
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This August, our dedicated team returned to Harmony Woods for another successful Community Conservation Day, building on last month's efforts. They made great progress in beating back overgrowth, helping to keep the woods healthy and vibrant.
Read more here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
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WILD HARMONY: BUG HUNT & BAT WALK
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Wild Harmony sessions this August! We connected to nature during a bug hunt exploring insects and discovered the mysterious world of bats on a bat walk.
Find our more about what happened here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/2025/4/22/wild-harmony-2025
We look forward to seeing you at the next event, when we will enter the world of birds and enjoy some nature journaling.
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In August, Four Fun Fridays returned, offering free family events that brought colour, creativity and connection to our community. Over four weeks, families enjoyed a variety of themed activities such as magical fairy garden making, family tree crafting, wildflower seed bombs, and peace dove creations!
Learn more about what happened here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/news-list/2025/8/26/four-fun-fridays-bring-joy-creativity-and-community-spirit-to-august
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This summer, Harmony Woods came alive with the laughter and creativity of Andover’s young adventurers during our four-session Nature Explorers Summer 2025 programme. Children explored nature through storytelling, games, and crafts, with tales including The Awongalema Tree, Little Red Riding Hood, and We're Going on a Bear Hunt.
A big thank you to our young explorers, amazing volunteers and behind-the-scenes supporters and to Amanda Kane-Smith, Hebe, Natalia and Matt for designing, preparing and running these lovely events.
Stay tuned for more Nature Explorers adventures in Harmony Woods over the October half-term!
Find out more here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/2025/8/26/summer-2025-nature-explorers
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On August 13th, we enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Willow Court residents, potting the last of our wildflowers to plant in Harmony Woods this October. Thanks to our volunteers and the staff and residents for making it so special.
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AMC WORKPLACE VOLUNTEERING DAY
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On August 21st, we were delighted to welcome a fantastic team of five volunteers from the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) for a day of workplace volunteering at Harmony Woods. A huge thank you from all of us at Andover Trees United!
Learn about out what happened here here: https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
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LOST WORDS AT ANDOVER LIBRARY
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On August 21st at Andover Library, Amanda from Merry Go Round Storytelling led a magical craft and storytelling workshop, supported by ATU volunteers Liz, Wendy, and Natalia. The group explored The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane through fun storytelling and craft activities. This was one of many great events hosted by Andover Library as part of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Thanks to everyone who took part!
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September
6th - ATU Annual General Meeting, The Cabin - OPEN TO ALL
19th- International Peace Day Procession - this event is by invite only. Please contact hebe.everington@andovertrees.org.uk if you would like to take part or help
20th - Wild Harmony - Bird Watching & Nature Journaling
22nd - 28th - Diamond Woods Public Survey- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
October
11th- October's Community Conservation Day- Help create a NEW MEADOW in the Diamond Wood. 3000 wild flowers to plant!
November
8th- November's Community Conservation Day- COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING
10th - 29th - Schools' Tree Planting Weeks at Bury Hill Meadows - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Weekly Conservation Days
Every Monday, 10:00 - 1:00
Harmony Woods or Allotment
Email abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk for more information.
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ATU - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!
THIS WEEK!
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Please join us on 6th September at 10:00 am at the Cabin in Harmony Woods for our Annual General Meeting. The event will begin with a guided walk through Harmony Woods, followed by short talks and presentations from various team members. Afterward, we will enjoy lunch together.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the wide range of our work and our plans for the future. We hope you can attend to celebrate this year’s achievements and to thank everyone who has supported us along the way.
Please RSVP by emailing: wendy.davis@andovertrees.org.uk
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We are excited to invite you to September’s Wild Harmony session at Harmony Woods happening on Saturday 20th September from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Come discover and connect with nature. Learn about the bird species found in Harmony Woods and the wider Diamond Woods, then complete a nature journaling activity.
Please contact Hebe Everington hebe.everington@andovertrees.org.uk to sign up.
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OCTOBER'S COMMUNITY CONSERVATION DAY
We have a NEW WILDFLOWER MEADOW to plant!
Let's make this a huge community effort!
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Please join us on Saturday 11th October at Harmony Woods from 10AM-1PM for our community conservation day at Harmony Woods! This month we will be creating a NEW MEADOW in the Diamond Wood - Please get involved!
To sign up now email: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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SURVEYING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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Andover Trees United 'Nature in Harmony' programme offers a variety of opportunities tailored to both beginners and experts interested in wildlife surveying and community engagement including:
- learn to survey and contribute to data collection, including for national projects such as Nature's Calendar.
- Get involved in Wild Harmony Events - learn and explore nature (for all ages) including walks & talks.
- Get involved in Butterfly Transects - registered with Butterfly Conservation.
If interested, please email: hebe.everington@andovertrees.org.uk
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Our Ecology Intern creates the 'Nature Spot' social media posts to highlight different species that have been seen in the Diamond Woods. The most recent is shown here (click on the image to see it in more detail), and you can see previous ones on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. And if you don't have a social media account, you can still see them on Instagram! Just go to www.instagram.com/andover_trees/
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ATU has been chosen as one of three charities for the Coop Good Cause. Coop Members have the oppurtunity to save money whilst they shop, as well as supporting ATU through this initiative.
You can choose us by clicking this link: https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/93679
If you don't already have a Coop Card (Blue one, not Southern Coop), please get yourself one and make savings for yourself whilst also raising funds for a good cause.
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Volunteering with us is a great way to contribute to action against climate change and biodiversity loss, and to make a difference in the local community. We welcome volunteers with many different skills, including:
- General conservation
- IT / tech
- Event organisation and support
- Running creative sessions
- Plant propagation
- Leafleting
- DIY and construction
- Legal advice
- Fundraising
- ... and more! If you have the time, we can use it :-)
In particular, we are looking for volunteers to support projects over the coming months, including wildflower planting with school groups at Diamond Wood in October and tree planting at Bury Hill Meadows in November.
We are also very happy to arrange volunteering days for corporate groups, particularly during our Schools' Planting Weeks in November / December.
Please get in touch if you can help by emailing abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk. Any specific opportunities will be listed on our Ways To Help webpage as well as in this newsletter.
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Registered Charity Number: 1167574
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