Redbacks, glow-in-the-dark scorpions and other curious creepy-crawlies will bewilder plant lovers as ANGAIR returns to Anglesea this weekend.
The bemusing bugs will be part of this year’s What’s Safe in My Garden display, which also features king meal worms and the world’s heaviest cockroach.
And, of course, the annual wildflower and art weekend will showcase Anglesea and Aireys Inlet’s natural beauty.
The area boasts about one-quarter of the state’s flora or 620 plant species, two of which grow nowhere else, said ANGAIR vice-president Sally White.
“The annual ANGAIR event showcases the extraordinary natural richness of the area, which contains 110 species of Victoria’s ground orchids.
“A spectacular and comprehensive display of the area’s indigenous wildflowers in the Anglesea Memorial Hall is always a popular attraction.”
Visitors can see colourful spring wildflowers growing in their natural habitats, with bus and walking tours led by local fauna experts.
Other attractions include indigenous plants grown by ANGAIR volunteers, secondhand natural history books, art and craft works and nature-based children’s activities.
Local conservation authorities and volunteer groups will display their work.
The CFA’s exhibit will demonstrate the authority’s Phoenix computer modelling system, with two fire behaviour models especially designed for the Anglesea area.
The ANGAIR Wildflower and Art Weekend runs at Anglesea Hall from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
