Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS)

10/10/2026

Insects are vital to the health of the planet, yet they are declining at an alarming rate. Come see this documentary on Wednesday October 14th and learn more about what you can do. Sponsored by Memorial Hall Library. For more info and registration visit https://mhl.libnet.info/event/17030978

10/05/2026

Thanks to Memorial Hall Library for helping us improve Bessie the Beaver’s smile!

10/02/2026

Fall is a perfect time to visit Journey's End, one of the loveliest spots on the Goldsmith Woodlands Reservation. Discover more at avisandover.org.

09/27/2026

Spotted lanternflies have been reported in several areas of Andover this summer. To help residents learn how to identify and manage this invasive pest, Andover Conservation will host a Spotted Lanternfly Info Session on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM at Memorial Hall Library.

The session will be geared toward homeowners looking for practical information about managing spotted lanternflies on their property, including steps residents can take to help control their spread.

09/06/2026

🍺 ANDOVER ALES & TRAILS IS BACK FOR FALL! 🍂

Cooler days. Changing leaves. Miles of Andover trails to explore. And, of course, treat yourself to a well-earned b**r at the end.

This fall, Andover Ales & Trails returns for four Sundays of guided hikes through some of the beautiful reservations and conservation lands right in our backyard.

📅 SAVE THE DATES: September 27 • October 4 • October 11 • October 18

Each week, local trail experts will lead us somewhere different, from the banks of the Shawsheen and Merrimack Rivers to Boston Hill in Ward Reservation and the Mary French, Hammond and Skug Reservations.

For us, Ales & Trails is about more than a great hike and a great b**r. It’s about celebrating the community we call home and the green spaces that make Andover such a special place to live, work and gather. That same spirit inspired us to give back to local conservation this summer for America’s 250th birthday with THIS LAND. Now we get to lace up our boots and experience some of that work firsthand.

And because the best trails are the ones that lead to a brewery…we’ll finish back at Oak & Iron to raise a glass together. 🍻

Ales & Trails is a collaboration between Oak & Iron Brewing, Andover Trails Committee, Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS) and the Appalachian Mountain Club, with support from Friends of North Andover Trails Andover Center for History & Culture

Hikes are free, but registration is required and space is limited. Registration for the first hike opens Thursday, September 17 at 4 PM.

More hike details coming soon. For now, dust off those hiking boots and get ready to explore your own backyard. 🍁🥾🍺

08/07/2026

Andover Conservation is aware of is an increase in Spotted Lanternfly sightings around Andover and is actively monitoring and mapping reported populations.

Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect that can damage plant species. They most commonly live in grape vines and Tree of Heaven.

Residents can help support local monitoring efforts by reporting sightings when they occur. For more information about Spotted Lanternfly and to report a sighting in Andover, visit andoverma.gov/SLF

07/13/2026

Start taking pictures! The 3rd Annual AVIS Photo Contest is on. Visit avisandover.org/photocontest for more info.

06/11/2026

America only turns 250 once.

So we’re celebrating with something special…and something we’ve never done before.

Meet THIS LAND, our first-ever American L***r.

It’s a b**r brewed with Yankee Spirit, using American-grown ingredients and crafted with the patience and care that independent brewing allows.

In that spirit of American freedom, we’re giving back to the community and the land we love, a portion of sales from THIS LAND will go to support the work of Andover Village Improvement Society (AVIS) and the Andover Trails Committee, helping preserve the trails, forests, and outdoor spaces that make Andover special.

Starting today, get an early taste during our soft launch at the brewery.

Then join us for the official can release at the Andover Recreation Summer Kickoff at Pomps Pond on June 17.

Here’s to this land, our community, and the spirit that built both.

Brewed with Yankee Spirit. Poured for This Land.

05/26/2026

Great opportunity to help Merrimack River Watershed Council assess culverts in Andover - an important way to help keep our rivers healthy!

Spring is culvert season, and we want you in the field with us.

A culvert is a pipe or tunnel that carries a stream beneath a road or rail bed. Most people never think twice about them, but they're critical to river health. A well-placed culvert lets water flow freely, allows fish to migrate, and gives amphibians safe passage between habitats. A failing one can fragment ecosystems, worsen flooding, and quietly cut species off from the habitat they need.

Every spring, our team fans out across the watershed to assess culverts — documenting what's working, what's failing, and what needs attention. This year, we're inviting community members to join us as we do this important work.

Want to get your boots muddy for the river? Sign up to join us at https://bit.ly/MRWCvolunteer. No experience necessary — just curiosity and a willingness to look closely.

04/14/2026

Big things happening at Goldsmith Woodlands 🌲✨ We’re closing briefly (April 23–May 6) to complete the final stretch of the All Persons Trail. Thanks for growing with us!