Wildflower and art show on this weekend

THE Anglesea Memorial Hall will host the 49th annual Wildflower and Art Weekend this Saturday and Sunday.

There will be plenty for visitors to enjoy in addition to art and wildflower displays.

Visitors have the opportunity to take guided walks and bus tours to visit the bushland and flora reserves so they can see indigenous flowers in their natural habitat.

These activities come at no extra cost to the small entry fee.

Event co-ordinator Wendy Crebbin says she is confident it will be a fantastic weekend.

“I’m looking forward to lots of visitors and lots of people taking part in all the activities, including the free guided tours.”

Each day there are about a dozen different walks and guided tours that focus on different parts of the environment.

Visitors will be able to purchase native plants, books, cards and various forms of craftwork.

There will also be a insect, spider and scorpion displays and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) will provide a range of environmentally themed activities for children.

The Anglesea and District Historical Society will have a display showing the history of the Great Ocean Road.

A display titled “Then and Now” will show the changes in local landscapes over time.

Last year’s show saw more than 2,000 people attend over the weekend, including 500 children.

Prizes will be given for Best Exhibit, Most Creative Work, Best Flora/Fauna Study, Best Australian Natural Environment Study and Best Botanical Work.

Presentations for these awards will be held on Sunday at 3.15pm.

The show is open on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 from 10am-4pm on both days.

Entry fees are $5 for adults, $2 for students and pensioners, with children free.

All proceeds will be used for land conservation purposes.