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.
Western Water Treatment Plant bird walk
Last month we had a wonderful visit to the Western Water Treatment Plant at Werribee. As expected, we didn’t see any Orange-bellied Parrots, but there were many unexpected sightings.
Flora report September
At last spring is here, and everywhere there are flowers with their delightful colours and scents.
Orchids in September: Greenhoods Pterostylis sp. (Part 5)
As we stated in our May orchid article there are 19 species of greenhoods that grow in the Anglesea district.
Fauna report September
Following on from a very cold winter, signs of spring have been evident during August. Colour is appearing in the heathland as the wildflowers come into bloom.
Mary D White Reserve Nature Walk
We headed slowly up the hill recording the very diverse heathland plants. Lots of plants were just starting to flower or in bud.
Mary White Heathland Reserve: Historical Note
In early July we had a working bee at the Mary D White Heathland Reserve.
Committee News September 2016
ANGAIR finally has permission to establish the propagation shed and hothouse in the Anglesea community precinct following a favourable outcome from a recent VCAT hearing.
Student Volunteers
ANGAIR relies on help from student volunteers to give us some much needed youthful energy and muscle power.
Events Calendar
Mon 12:00pm - 2:00pm
ANGAIR library
Mon 12:00pm - 2:00pm
ANGAIR library
Tue 9:30am - 10:00am
FEO weeding
Tue 2:00pm - 2:30pm
The Great Anglesea School Planting
Mon 12:00pm - 2:00pm
ANGAIR library
Weed of the month
Bridal Creeper
Asparagus Fern Asparagus scandens and Bridal Creeper Asparagus asparagoides, were planted extensively in the sand dunes because they form a tight mat of roots preventing erosion. However, that characteristic is the reason that they are now declared weeds as their root mass is so dense it prevents indigenous plants from taking root.
More details about these weeds 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.