VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION DAYS
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From Training to Archeology to Haymaking, its been a busy month!
Thank you to our Monday and Saturday workday volunteers for all your hard work!
Read the Digging It blog to find out what went on in May https://www.andovertrees.org.uk/blog-list/diggingit2
Want to get involved? Please contact: abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk
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Huge thanks to Rachel from First Aid Training Co-Operative for providing an amazingly well-rounded and important first aid course to our team on the 1st and to everyone who took part.
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This month Portway Juniors and Vigo continued the pricking out and Knights Enham Juniors became the first to pot up their wildflowers.
Find out more about the on going project here
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We had the joy of welcoming our local cubs group to the woods on a sunny evening early this month. Accompanied by their leaders, ATU volunteer James Blyth talked to the children and taught them how to light a fire and safety measures around fire lighting.
The cubs enjoyed themselves, learnt some skills and will be back to the wood for more activates and classes this month!
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A huge thank you to volunteers Wendy and Izzi, who recently delivered a collection of donated tents to the fantastic team at New Forest For Ukraine
These much-needed donations will help support people affected by the ongoing conflict, demonstrating the incredible difference that local communities can make when they come together for a common cause.
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Great Big Green Week was celebrated in the Diamond Wood in style by Knights Enham Juniors.
The children learnt how to make zero waste books with Kanchi and got to go on a spotters walk around Harmony Woods, writing in their books as they went. Abbey led a sustainability tour of the site and taught about recyclable materials and land management, using tree spiral guards as an example. After a quick snack, all participants - children, teachers, volunteers, leaders - discussed the notion of sustainability and together, in small groups, made a mind map of how to make their schools, homes and lives more sustainable.
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MAGNIFICENT MEADOWS: SCYTHING PRACTICE & TASTER SESSION ON HAYMAKING
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Andover Trees United is excited to be part of CPRE Hampshire’s Magnificent Meadows Project 2026 and a fine spell of early June weather was perfect for the first cut and making samples of hay.
Find out about what happened HERE
GET INVOLVED!
9th July: Wellbeing Walk - details here
Week beginning 20th July: Traditional Haymaking - details here
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On Sunday 21st June, Andover Trees United welcomed members to the Diamond Wood for our very first Members' Social, uniting supporters, volunteers and friends of the charity for an afternoon of storytelling, discovery, creativity and community as we celebrated the Summer Solstice.
The event was created as an opportunity to thank our members for their ongoing support and to give them the chance to spend time together in the woodland they help nurture and protect.
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EXPLORE THE WILD: WILDFLOWERS
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The second explore the wild session went amazingly!
We had a lovely wildflower walk, did some ID and collated what we each found most interesting. Post tea, coffee and biscuit break, we sat down and learnt about how to press and document wildflowers, and carried a little detective work on some pre-pressed flowers provided by our intern Kanchi.
The day resulted in a lovely collection of wildflowers to document this years wildflower season in the wood.
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We Need Your Help – Volunteers Wanted
Volunteers are the heart of Andover Trees United. Every tree planted, wildflower meadow created, school session delivered, and community event supported happens because local people give their time and energy to help.
As our projects continue to grow, we urgently need more volunteers. To be completely honest, we cannot continue to offer all the activities, events and community programmes we currently deliver without additional support. Whether you can spare an hour, a morning, or help regularly, every contribution makes a real difference.
No previous experience is needed for any role – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to get involved. We are a friendly and welcoming team, and new volunteers are always supported.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Gardeners & Growers
- Help with watering at our Vigo Road Allotment (daily)
- Support Schools Wildflower Sessions – 8th, 15th & 22nd July
- Support Community Wildflower Sessions – 10th July at Willow Court Nursing Home
Youth Supporters
- Help with environmental education sessions – 6th & 20th July
- Support our Four Fun Fridays stall and activities – 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August
Event Volunteers
Help with event set-up, refreshments, sign-in, and activities:
- 9th, 25th & 30th July - Wellbeing Walk, Explore the Wild & Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories.
- 11th, 18th, 20th & 25th August - Explore the Wild & Tall Tales & Seasonal Stories.
- 12th & 21st September - AGM, Explore the Wild & Peace Day
Outreach Support
- Help run a community information stall at Anton Rotary's Summer Fete – 23rd August
If you've been thinking about getting involved, now is the perfect time. By volunteering with Andover Trees United, you'll meet new people, learn new skills, spend time outdoors, and help us continue making a positive difference across our community.
To find out more or sign up for any of these opportunities, please get in touch with Abbey (abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk) – we'd love to welcome you to the team.
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