Australasian Native Orchid Society (ANOS Victoria, Australia)

SHORT-NOTICE FIELD TRIPS

There is the possibility of short-notice field trips over the next few months, particularly around the outer suburbs.

These will be advertised via the Terrestrial Study Group Email. If you are not on the email list and would like to be included then please contact Len Carrigan.

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Phytophthora cinnamomi

Cinnamon Fungus

What is it?
A soil-borne fungus that attacks many of our native plants, eventually killing them.

What does it do to our native orchids?
It is not known whether it actually attacks orchids, but it does kill associated plants, resulting in a change to the orchid habitat.

What can be done to control it?
At this point in time there is no known treatment.

What can you do to prevent its spread?
Avoid walking or driving through areas known to have the fungus.
Keep your boots and vehicle clean to help prevent spreading the fungus

PHYTOCLEAN KITS
To assist in the prevention of the spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi (Cinnamon Fungus) between orchid sites, A.N.O.S. Victoria provides members with a 500ml bottle of Phytoclean concentrate from the Society’s conservation funds.
From the concentrate 5 litres of solution can be made up. All you need to supply is a hand spray bottle. This can then be used to spray the soles of your boots before walking through the bush. This procedure will be most effective if any dirt is cleaned off the boots before spraying.
If you would like a bottle of Phytoclean please contact our Conservation Officer Garry French.

Phytoclean Safety Data Sheet

Corybas unguiculatus

Pterostylis nana

Pterostylis tunstallii

TERRESTRIAL STUDY GROUP

The Terrestrial Study Group meets periodically, usually at least once a month and more often at peak flowering times. Trips to search for orchids in the wild are organised within the state of Victoria and occasionally interstate. These expeditions may be for one day, a weekend or sometimes longer.

Occasionally the Terrestrial Study Group will combine their activities with other groups where their activities overlap. All members are welcome to join these trips. Members get the opportunity to walk in the bush, see and photograph orchids in their natural environment, while enjoying the social companionship of fellow orchid lovers.

Activities

All orchid related activities and outings are dependent on the orchid flowering time, local events, seasonal conditions and in some cases the availability of a guide.

All field trips, particularly those held during Spring and Summer, will be subject to review dependent upon rainfall and fires etc.

Combined group field trips are often primarily conservation activities but there is a high possibility that you will also encounter a variety of other orchids.

Event details will be confirmed closer to the date so check this page and the current Bulletin to keep abreast of any updates as they become available. All details regarding the event organiser, requirements, meeting places and times will be printed in the Bulletin in the month prior to the activity.

For further information contact the Terrestrial Study Group Coordinator.

Just because an activity is advertised on this site as going ahead
there may well be limits on the number of members who may attend. Therefore...

You need to register with the activity organiser to find out whether you may attend
and to be kept up to date of any last minute changes.

FEBRUARY 2026

Sun 1 February 2026 - Combined Conservation & Terrestrial Study Groups

Annual Planning Meeting.

Contact

Terrestrial Study Group Coordinator - Len Carrigan.

If you have any questions about the Terrestrial Study Group or wish to find out more about the group's activities, contact Len.
Alternatively, become a member of ANOS Vic. to receive your copy of the Bulletin which publishes details about these and other upcoming events.

For information relating to the Terrestrial Study Group please contact Len Carrigan

Australasian Native Orchid Society (Victoria Group) Inc.