OUR PROJECTS
CURRENT PROJECTS…
Nature in Harmony… annual programme
Nature in Harmony
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Nature in Harmony is an ongoing wildlife survey and community engagement project based in Harmony Woods and the wider Diamond Wood.
Harmony Woods… a forever project
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The creation of Harmony Woods was a 10-year project involving 10000 Children and the planting of 10000 trees, 2012-22.
The objective was to give all the children and young people in our community, over the course of a decade, the chance to turn 12 acres of arable farmland into native woodland, increasing biodiversity and providing a wealth of opportunities for learning in and about the environment.
The wood is fully facilitated with an off-grid, timber-framed study centre and volunteer base, The Cabin, providing a space for enjoyment and learning for all young people - bookable by their schools and other youth organisations - and adults.
Read more about the history of the project.
Disappearing Wildflowers
Vigo Road Allotment
Trees and wildflowers are grown and nurtured at our Vigo Rd community allotment. Workdays take place here as well as in the wood.
Between the Barrows
Tree Nursery Beds in Schools
Create a ‘School Tree Nursery Bed’ to nurture trees for planting in the community and use as a year-round teaching resource.
Annual Tree Planting Weeks for Local School Children
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The Cabin
The building may be built, but landscaping and fitting out continue…
SOME PAST PROJECTS…
Ecology programme for young people 2020 - 2024
A pilot programme linking teaching to the wood with the aim of children leaving primary school to be able to recognise and name 6 British native trees and 6 local wildflowers 2017-2022
For children and their teachers, whether in school or at home, to learn to ‘see’ the trees and wildflowers around them.
People’s Trust for Endangered Species research project looking at the effect of a changing climate on Small Heath butterflies 2021
A mini arboretum and study area for schools and youth groups (and grown ups!) 2023
Plant music, choral workshops, performances with the community in Harmony Woods, Andover 2022
Why are chalk streams important? Musical meanders…Learning about about these rare and unique habitats through artist-led walks and traditional folk music 2022
A ‘Six Trees and Six Flowers’ project with a focus on sustainable forestry and the generosity of our trees 2019-2022
A year of green crafts to encourage wider community engagement 2018
Woodworking with larch and cedar offcuts from the Cabin build connecting people with Harmony Woods.2022
Noticing nature on streamside walks in celebration of Andover’s Ash trees 2019-2020
A Grow Wild project bringing wildflowers into the town centre 2019
A lockdown art project keep us connected 2020