NEWSLETTER

Your September 2026 Andover Trees United Newsletter

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ANDOVER TREES UNITED
SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER

Dear Friends,

Summer rolls on! As cooler winds blow in we enjoy the end of a busy summer.
Scything wraps up as the rain swoops in along side the busy Four Fun Fridays, the enchanting tall tails of the month and an eventful bat walk to top its off

Read on to discover what the team has been up to this month, celebrate some fantastic achievements, and find out what's coming up over the weeks ahead.

Warm Regards,
Kanchi - Ecology Intern 2026

On behalf of The ATU Team
Happy Trees, Happy Planet, Happy People!

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Meet the team - Stanley
AGM September 12th!
What's on this Month: SEPTEMBER
Celebrating the past month: AUGUST
Volunteering opportunities
Social Media

MEET THE TEAM

Hi, I'm Stanley

I've been doing volunteering with Andover Trees United recently. I've been doing it to work toward my Golden Scout Award, specifically the volunteering part of the badge.

What do you enjoy most about volunteering?
So far I have enjoyed my time working with them, because I get to see all the wonderful plants being grown at the allotments!

KEY EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER

WALKS, BIOBLITZ & THANK-YOUS WITH AGM 2026

Saturday 12th September

You’re warmly invited to join us for Andover Trees United’s annual Walks, Bioblitz, AGM & Lunch — a chance to get together, explore the Diamond Wood, celebrate everything we have achieved over the past year, and say a very big THANK YOU to everyone who has helped make it happen.

FREE to ATU Members

Details can be found on HERE

TREE ENTS STARTING SOON

Saturday 12th September is our taster session for our new youth club!

If you know a young person who be interested in a nature centered youth club associated with the Junior Forester Award, find all the information you need to know HERE
Session details:
October: DISCOVER YOUR WOOD! RISK DETECTIVES!
November: TREE DETECTIVES!
December: WHO LIVES IN A WOOD LIKE THIS?

FREE to ATU Junior Members

WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH

5th Sep - Explore the Wild Cyanotypes 2
12th Sep - AGM & Bioblitz
19th Sep - Explore the Wild Cyanotypes 3
21st Sep - Annual Peace Day Procession
22nd & 23rd Sep - Wildflower planting with Schools
27th Sep - Walk the Test Way
7th Oct - Wildflower planting with Schools
10th Oct - WILDFLOWER PLANTING OUT DAY! Community Conservation Day
10th Oct - FIRST TREE ENTS!
13th Oct - Wildflower planting with Schools
17th Oct - Explore The Wild - Autumn and Winter Wildlife ID
19th Oct - Wildflower planting with Schools
27th Oct - TT&SS: Room on the Broom
30th Oct - TT&SS: Awesome Autumn

Go to ATU's Calendar of Events

Explore the Wild: Cyanotypes
Follow-Up Sessions

Saturday 5th September
Saturday 19th September

Explore the upgraded cyanotype cameras and help create the communal artwork.

FREE to ATU Members

Details can be found on our What's On page!

Membership

CELEBRATING AUGUST

Celebrate the incredible achievements of our volunteers and staff over the past month.

VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION DAYS

The work continues as seeds are collected, sighs are put up and hedgehogs where found. Alongside this our usual management work continued with new volunteers joining the team!

Read the Digging It blog to find out more of what went on in July!

Want to join the Conservation Crew? Please contact Abbey:
abbey.sadler@andovertrees.org.uk

TALL TAILS & SEASONAL STORIES

This month we have had the joy of Amanda's story telling up in the wood, from caterpillars to crows the magic of folktales have been a joy this month

Read more about what we did here

FOUR FUN FRIDAYS

This summer, Andover Trees United takes part TVBC’s Four Fun Fridays in Andover High Street, bringing a little bit of nature, creativity and environmental learning into the heart of the community. From doves to bug hotels and cardboard heroes, each day came with a message a craft and a laugh.

Find out more about the on going project here.

WHERE THE ASH TREES GROW

Our two ash tree printing workshops as part of the ‘Where the Ash Trees Grow’ Community Art installation in the Chantry Centre were really popular, with all ages creating beautiful hand-printed bookmarks.

EXPLORE THE WILD: BATS AND THE NATURE OF SOUND

We had a fantastic turnout for our recent bat walk, with a great group of people coming along to discover more about these fascinating nocturnal mammals.
we where lucky enough to spot several pipistrelle bats flying near our hazel and had an amazing night

Find out more here.

ROTARY SUMMER FATE

We had a wonderful afternoon at the Anton Rotary Summer Fete at Rothsay Grange Care Home on Sunday!
It was lovely to spend time chatting with the residents and meeting members of the wider community, sharing a little bit about Andover Trees United and the work we do to connect people with nature.

Find out more here.

AMYS CRAFT WORKSHOP

What a lovely afternoon we had at the cabin at Harmony Woods on Wednesday! It was wonderful to see so many lovely people come along, get creative and enjoy some crafty time together.
There were some beautiful creations made, including several gorgeous cards, a lovely trinket box and pretty lavender bags

Find out more here.

We Need Your Help - Volunteers Wanted!

Volunteer

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.

Find opportunities information here.

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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