Orchids in April
After the better than usual rainfall in winter, spring and early summer, things have certainly dried up and the conditions have not been conducive for our early autumn orchids. The ground appears hard and one wonders how the tiny ground orchids can make their way through the inhospitable dry earth.
April Flora notes
It is now the middle of autumn, and as you look around the bush there is not a mass of colour to be seen. Instead of flowers, there are now many seed heads that come in various forms such as capsules, follicles, pods, awned seeds, and winged seeds.
Kuarka Dorla (Anglesea River) - Place to catch Mullet
The Anglesea River (known as Kuarka Dorla to the Wadawurrung, and Swampy Creek to early settlers) has always been important to local people who appreciated its cultural, economic, social and environmental values. In particular, the riparian vegetation is of high quality.
March Flora notes
Last month, I wrote that ‘the seed pods of Sweet Bursaria (B. spinosa) resembled a bosun’s purse, hence the name’. Fortunately, this time an eagle-eyed member (thank you Mandy) checked, and the name has nothing to do with a bosun.
Summer bird observations
The February bird walk had to be cancelled, as it was planned for the lockdown weekend. However, there were other interesting bird observations over the summer.
Orchids in March
Highlighted in our February orchid report, the Rosy Hyacinth Orchid, Dipodium roseum, continued to impress through the summer months as it flowered throughout the district, although many flowering stems were grazed by hungry wallabies or kangaroos.
What's in a name - Labillardière
Jacques-Julien Houtou de Labillardière (1755-1834) was a French botanist, explorer and plant-collector noted for his collection and descriptions of the flora of southern Australia.
Allen Noble Sanctuary Nature Ramble
Several members of “Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary” joined us on the morning ramble, providing a wonderful opportunity to share knowledge of the local plant species, sanctuary history and the work of the friends group.
ANGAIR Communications Survey - your responses!
The original purpose of the ANGAIR Communications Survey (undertaken in December 2020) was to gauge membership support for possible changes to the monthly newsletter.
Events Calendar
Mon 9:00am - 10:30am
Nature ramble
Tue 9:30am - 11:00am
FEO: Environmental weeding
Tue 1:30pm - 3:00pm
St Bernards College Working Bee
Fri 4:00pm - 5:30pm
ANGAIR Committee Meeting
Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm
FEO: Jamieson 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.