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Pink Fairies Caladenia latifolia

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Pink Fairies Caladenia latifolia

August 1, 2020 | By dwsadmin
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Pink Fairies Caladenia latifolia is one of many dainty terrestrial orchids in the large Caladenia genus. It is distinguished by its single hairy leaf and has 1-4 terminal pink flowers from August to November. It is common on coastal or near coastal sands and is often found forming colonies under tea-tree thickets at Venus Bay.

All native orchids are protected in the wild.

Read more about Pink Fairies here (PDF)

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  • Bridal Creeper Control Program
  • Coast Banksia Woodland Revegetation Site
  • Fox Control
  • Hooded Plover Protection
  • Koala Tree Project
  • Saltmarsh Revegetation
  • Seal the Loop
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Annual Reports
Annual Report 2019
We have enjoyed another productive year with ongoing projects coming to the final stages of fruition and new projects emerging,...
Annual Report 2018
The past year was planned as one of consolidation and reflection. Without a President and Vice President we have limited...
Annual Report 2017
2017 has seen transitions motivated by structural changes to several of the organisations we traditionally work with. Parks Victoria, the...
Annual Report 2016
This year marks a decade of community volunteer work since the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula incorporated in 2006. Though...
Annual Report 2015
The Committee and membership have been active this year delivering many ongoing projects and other activities that foster our objective...

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Protect and enhance the natural environment of the Venus Bay peninsula.

Provide information to all levels of government and the local community about indigenous flora and fauna of the Venus Bay peninsula.

Work in partnership with local, state and federal organisations on policies and initiatives that will protect and enhance the natural environment of the Venus Bay peninsula.

Seek funding and manage projects that support the aims above.

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