Orchids in September
As I write these notes in mid-August with spring fast approaching, there are certainly many orchid species that could be featured.
September Biodiversity Month
We are looking for all of the different plants and animas we can find along the surf coast. Can you help us this spring?
Surf Coast Walk from Demons Bluff to Point Roadknight
Nine people began the walk at the Anglesea River and walked towards the boardwalk and Demons Bluff.
Jarosite Mine Loop Track nature ramble
A group of intrepid ANGAIR members set off in the drizzle to investigate a small but diverse part of the Great Otway National Park.
Painkalac Creek and Ironbark Gorge walk
It was a perfect, sunny day for this wonderfully varied walk.
Fauna report August
The appearance of the pink and white Common Heath at this time during the winter provides a splash of colour.
Orchids in August
Despite reasonable rainfall, the cold, wintry weather has not encouraged our terrestrial orchids to flower.
August flora notes
After returning home from Europe recently I have been delighting in our plant diversity, the delicate grey/green colours, and, of course, the eucalyptus smell.
Before and after: Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve
The Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve is 2.7km long and runs between the clifftops and Eaglerock Parade from Boundary Road to the Inlet.
Events Calendar
Sat - Sun
ANGAIR Wildflower and Art Weekend
Sun 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary
Mon 9:30am - 11:00am
Working bee - Anglesea Bushland Reserve
Mon 11:00am - 1:00pm
ANGAIR Library
Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm
Get to Know our Tracks. Currawong Falls Circuit
Weed of the month
Freesia
Freesia refracta and Freesia alba X F. leichtlinii are declared weeds in the Surf Coast Shire because they spread easily and threaten to invade bushland. Freesias are perennial herbs that die back in summer and produce new foliage in winter. The highly fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers appearing in spring are white to cream and pink with yellow markings, shaded purple on outer surface. Each plant has at least two corms, one below the other, thus requiring deep digging to remove them.
More details about how to control this weed can be found in the archive of Weeds of the Month.
Sign up for membership
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Get to know your local Friends groups
There are a number of wonderful local Friends Groups that provide ANGAIR members and the community with opportunities for involvement.