Wild Otways Initiative
ANGAIR has successfully applied for grants for three separate projects under the Federal Government’s Wild Otways Initiative. The Wild Otways Initiative is a $6 million investment from the Australian Government’s Environment Restoration Fund to improve conservation outcomes in the Otways region.
Orchids in June
This month the Mosquito Orchids, Acianthus pusillus, are appearing in many places with their heart shaped leaves and small mosquito-like flowers. They are pollinated by gnats visiting the flowers for nectar that is secreted into a depression at the base of the labellum.
June flora notes
In coastal areas I have been enjoying the soft autumn hues of the massed flowers on the male Drooping Sheoaks, Allocasuarina verticillata. The long, pale, orange/tan tassels droop appealingly like strings of beads.
May bird walk
The May bird walk took place over one and half days, as we showed Echuca Birdlife members some of our favourite birding spots. We had lovely warm, still weather, but the birds were scarce, and on Sunday smoke from planned burns meant a change of itinerary.
Nature Ramble - Pt Addis Koorie Walk
We started our walk by taking a track off Pt Addis road, the vegetation dominated by magnificent Austral Grass -trees, masses of Sandhill Saw-sedges and stunted Messmate Stringybarks. These species typify the low fertility of soils of a Heathy Woodland which is a common ecological vegetation class in our region.
Fairyland nature reserve
This month I want to talk about Fairyland Nature Reserve. Most ANGAIR members will know it, as it is a good-sized area (9 ha) right in the middle of Anglesea, managed by the Surf Coast Shire.
What's in a name ... Gunn
GUNN (Genera -Gunniopsis, Gunnia; Species-Gunnii)
Ronald Campbell Gunn (1808-1881) was a South African-born Australian botanist, public administrator and politician.
Roadside Litter—what was revealed
The recent mulching carried out by Forest Fire Management (DELWP) along the Great Ocean Road exposed the amount of litter accumulating in the bushland along this busy stretch of road. A crew from Forest Fire Management and the Surf Coast Shire (Cleaning and Outdoor Beautification) have been removing litter in response to ANGAIR’s concern.
Bush Playground
Last month we were fortunate to be able to spend a morning with a new local 'bush and ocean' playgroup that was visiting Lot 2 in the Painkalac Valley. We were joined by Janice Carpenter.
Events Calendar
Sun 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary
Mon 9:30am - 11:00am
Working bee
Tue 9:30am - 11:00am
FEO weeding
Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm
FEO 5 Mile track walk
Ten ways to get involved
There are lots of different ways that you can get involved in protecting habitats, conserving biodiversity and enhancing the natural beauty of the area around Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Learn more
Sign up for membership
ANGAIR membership gives you access to a range of great activities and benefits. Learn more about all these benefits as well as how to sign up and renew.
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.