Welcome to Angair
ANGAIR (Anglesea, Aireys Inlet Society for the Protection of Flora and Fauna) is dedicated to protecting our indigenous flora and fauna, and to maintaining the natural beauty of Anglesea and Aireys Inlet and their local environments. It was established in 1969 through the influence of a local resident Mrs Edith Lawn. Read more about our achievements over the last 40 years.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the ANGAIR website and will consider joining our Society. If you are interested in the environment, want to learn more about the flora and fauna found in it, and wish to conserve it for future generations, you will gain enormous satisfaction and enjoyment from being an ANGAIR member.
Werribee Treatment Plant bird walk
We had a wonderful day at the the Werribee Treatment Plant…a bird paradise.
Anglesea North Circuit Walk
A clear, sunny sky shone on eight ANGAIR members as we set off across the heathland. Bright clumps of Common Heath first drew the eye, but before long less showy plants were being discovered and discussed in minute detail.
Show time!
When ANGAIR held its first ‘nature show’ in 1970, no one suspected that the event would become widely known, financially successful and still staged annually almost 50 years later.
Tribute to Helen Tutt
Twenty years of unflagging dedication to ANGAIR ended when honorary life member Helen Tutt died at home in Pickworth Drive on 23 July.
ANGAIR gains from young conservationists
One of ANGAIR’s most important tasks is encouraging a love and understanding of indigenous plants among young people, the environment’s future champions.
Trees of the Surf Coast – & Surrounds
Local photographer Rebecca Hosking has applied for funding for a project entitled ‘Trees of the Surf Coast – & Surrounds’ and her application for funding has been approved by the PickMyProject team.
Fauna report September
Recently Deakin University, with assistance from Parks Vic and the Department of Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) have been carrying out extensive camera trapping and mammal trapping at sites in the eastern Otways.
September flora notes
Haven’t the wattles been just wonderful to see and smell? How awful to be allergic to these iconic and fragrant plants.
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
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.