We were delighted to join Andover Trees today in Harmony woods for their peace walk in Harmony woods in Andover.
Each September, Roots & Shoots groups from around the world celebrate and honour the UN International Day of Peace. Dr Jane has been a UN Messenger of Peace since 2002 and she inspires us all to live in harmony with nature and each other. Each Roots & Shoots project is a step towards a future in which humans can live in peace in an environmentally sustainable way—a step towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
For the second year running, Andover Trees United were been invited to stage the main event in the UK
Children from local schools with their teachers gathered together with the Lord-lieutenant , Test Valley Mayor, Andover Trees volunteers, The BBC and representatives of Roots and shoots today, Friday 20 September 2019 to join in a peace walk through Harmony woods.
Who are Roots and Shoots?
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is an education programme for young people. They encourage children to implement practical positive change for people, animals and the environment by providing teachers with free resources and activities.
Who are Andover Trees ?
Andover Trees United is a COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP of 25 local schools, youth groups, volunteers and businesses working in partnership with specialist environmental organisations. Their aim is to involve every young person in our community in planting 10,000 trees in and around Andover over the coming decade.
To find out more about Andover Trees visit their website here
