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Aireys Inlet Students Learn About Plant Life in the Mangowak Sanctuary In October, Margaret MacDonald visited us with Alison and Kaye from ‘Friends of the Eastern Otways’. We all spent time in Mangowak Sanctuary, behind the school, identifying the rare plant species popping up after the spring rain and sunshine. They told us about all of the features of
the beautiful orchids. We then had an ‘orchid hunt’. We identified each orchid by type and marked where they were, so that we could observe them over time. Most of them were in bud, so we went back to check on them when the sun finally came out, to see them in bloom. We found Sun Orchids, Onion Orchids,
Spider Orchids, Mosquito Orchids, Greenhood and Nodding Greenhood Orchids. We are so lucky to have Margaret and her friends. They are always so generous with their time and their expertise. We thank them very much. By Charlie, Mitch, Grace, Annie, Paige and Zara
Spider Orchid
A Sun Orchid – waiting for the sun!
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Marg MacDonald teaches students at Aireys Inlet Primary School about orchids in their local ‘Mangowak Sanctuary’.
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