Dear Supporter,

Well its been a roller-coaster of a month for Andover Trees United and by that we mean some amazing highs with our Nature In Harmony events and the fantastic response to our call for volunteers for the cabin build - but unfortunately we've also experienced some terrible lows with the continuing spates of mindless vandalism to our trees and property. However, we will not be broken and the cabin build starts next week!!

Don't miss our Community Workday & Cabin build information session this Saturday, 12th June from 1.30-3.30pm (details below)!

Read on for our call out for volunteers and further information on dates for the Cabin project - please forward this newsletter and help us spread the word. We are looking for people to help with field catering, security (camping) and general ground crew. Plus there are a limited number of carpentry volunteer roles too.

Nature In Harmony: We have a roundup of findings from May plus a new video about Ladybird defences!

National Hedgerow Week: read our guest blog from local nature writer, Vicky Liddell as she reflects on the Hedgerows of Harmony Wood. Lovely!

We also have some updates on volunteer activity in the woods and at schools. Plus a One Ash blog and we introduce you to James in our Meet our volunteers blog.

As always, please jump straight to the bottom if you are looking for events.

Enjoy!

CABIN BUILD SOS! ANDOVER TREES UNITED CALL OUT FOR AN ARMY OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

The charity is calling out for local volunteers to join the ATU team to support the carpenters with catering, clearing and chipping the wood waste generated during the hewing and milling, generally keeping the site tidy, security and day runners. “A support team is a vital part of the build” says Wendy “we have the carpenters to make it and now we need the volunteers to make it happen!”

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JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY WORKDAY & CABIN BUILD INFO SESSION

On Saturday 12th June (1.30-3.30PM) please come up to the woods to meet the team, view the site, ask questions & sign-up for this unique experience!! Helping hands are also needed on Saturday for general tasks and site preparation for the build.

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THANK YOU TO INANDOVER!
On bank holiday Monday the sun was shining and the people of Andover came along to the High Street for the In-Andover car boot sale. A fun day was had by all and InAndover Raised £100 towards the cabin fund. ATU volunteers where there with a boot full of treasures and raised a further £100 too! Thank you everyone for supporting the project.

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DIGGING IT: THE WEEKLY ADVENTURES OF THE WORKDAY TEAMS!

Stay up-to-date with all the activity in the woods and at the allotment via the weekly blog. Have you a few free hours on a Monday and do you enjoy working outdoors and meeting people? Would you like to get involved in the practical side of Andover Trees United? We have a workday team every Monday (and the second Saturday of the month). We would love to hear from you - doreen.gregori@andovertrees.org.uk

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FROM OUR BLOG

NATURE IN HARMONY: MAY ROUND-UP! & NATIONAL HEDGEROW WEEK
Find out which hedgerow-loving bird we have spotted this month!

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ALL ALONG THE HEDGEROW
After the wettest and coldest May for a quarter of a century, the hedgerow is bursting into life as the plants put on their summer finery. Words by local nature writer, Vicky Liddell.

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CURRICULUM BY NATURE

Back in early May the gardening team were at Vernham Dean Primary school to work with a class as part of the Wildflower: Sow. Grow. Plant. project.
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MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS - JAMES

Shining a light on our wonderful team of volunteers. Everyone meet James!
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ONE ASH: Shona Branigan

Wood engraver and tree printer, Shona Branigan shares her process and her passion for trees…
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ANDOVER TREES EVENTS

BUILDING THE WOODLAND CLASSROOM

STARTS WEDNESDAY 16TH JUNE

AXE-HEWING - 18TH - 21ST JUNE
FRAMING & JOINTING TIMBERS - 7TH JULY - 8TH AUGUST
RAISING THE FRAMES - 26TH - 28TH AUGUST

Volunteers needed: catering, cake baking, site security (camping), wood-chipper operators & general ground crew to keep the site running smoothly. Limited number of voluntary carpentry roles available (age 18+). Get involved!!

EMAIL: volunteers@andovertrees.org.uk

COVID-19 guidelines will be adhered to at all times.

BIOBLITZ 02

SATURDAY 26TH JUNE, 11AM-1PM

Join us for a Bioblitz - where we will attempt to record all the living species within Harmony Woods in one afternoon.

Limited number of spaces available, each individual or household will work independently and all equipment will be provided and our findings will contribute to the Nature in Harmony 2021 report.

Please book your place by emailing alex.marshall@andovertrees.org.uk

COVID guidelines will be adhered to at all times.

Nature In Harmony 2021 is funded by The Nineveh Charitable Trust

CLICK HERE FOR ALL EVENTS

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WE'RE PART OF THE CO-OP LOCAL COMMUNITY FUND!

When members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, the Co-op will give Andover Trees United a helping hand!

Go online to coop.co.uk/membership

OUR LATEST VIDEO

Project Ecologist, Alex Marshall talks us through how the ladybird signals to birds that it is not worth attacking or eating!

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