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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.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the ANGAIR website and will consider joining our Society. You do not have to be a specialist to become an active member of ANGAIR. 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 satisfaction and enjoyment from being an ANGAIR member.
Read more about ANGAIR's special achievements
One wonders if there could possibly be a nicer place to spend time on a mild autumn day than in the cool temperate rainforest at the back of Lorne.
Many members are now receiving ANGAIR’s newsletter by e-mail. We have received much positive feedback about this.
Disappointing is the only word to describe the world of orchids in the Anglesea district at the present time.
Our ‘Indian summer’ has made for very pleasant walks, but the heat and dryness is making it difficult for plants.
On April 16, 2012 a group of 11 walkers set out at the start of Ixodia Track to enjoy the colourful beauty of the Anglesea bushland.
Here are some photos that have been submitted by ANGAIR members, for your enjoyment.
There were initially few birds to be seen or heard near Blazing Saddles on the beautiful autumn morning of our bird walk, but we ended up identifying 32 species.
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Cape Wattle Paraserianthes lophantha is a small tree to 5 metres high with creamy-yellow, bottlebrush like flowers. The large seed pods are green at first, but mature to dark brown, after which they split open to reveal large black seeds, which are spread by birds, particularly, but also by water, garden mulch and contaminated soil. Seeding is prolific, with fire stimulating the growth of thousands of seedlings. This plant is an aggressive weed, and has become a major threat to our indigenous flora along the Surf Coast.
More details about this weed can be found in the archive of Weeds of the Month.
There are a number of wonderful local Friends Groups that provide ANGAIR members and the community with opportunities for involvement. Access a full list of Friends Group here.
Members can renew now and new members can join ANGAIR by downloading the membership form here. As always, your support is very much appreciated, and enables us to continue the good work.