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.
Bells Beach (Southside) to Point Addis walk
Our walk followed the route of the Surf Coast Walk from Southside to Point Addis.
Coalmine Road bird walk
We had a surprisingly fine, mild and sunny morning for our local birdwatching venue this month.
Aireys Inlet beach and bush walk
started on the cliff tops at Sandy Gully Beach and walked to the secluded cove of Sunnymeade Beach.
Fauna report October
Spring has almost arrived and the nesting season is already in progress.
Committee News October 2017
The committee would like to thank all those who assisted with the Wildflower and Art Weekend.
Orchids in September
It has been cold and dry, and our winter flowering orchids have certainly been affected both in quantity and quality.
Flora Report September
I am just loving the eruption of colours in our bush and heathlands, and the wondrous scent of all those wattles.
Events Calendar
Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm
Plant Propagating Group
Sat 10:00am - 2:30pm
FEO Wildflower walk
Sat 10:00am - 3:30pm
FEO Wildflower Walk
Sun 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary
Mon 9:30am - 11:00am
Working bee: Coogoorah Park
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.