WILDFLOWERS on Nail Can Hill are fighting to survive several weed species and to help preserve the beauty that blossoms right on Albury’s doorstep a walk along the hill will be held on Saturday.
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The annual Wildflower Walk began three years ago and gives Border residents the opportunity to learn about the plants and animals that grow in the area.
Up to 100 people are expected to meet at Range Road for morning tea at 9.30am before starting a guided walk where they could see anything from showy parrot peas to a blanket of purple chocolate lilies that smell like vanilla.
Field ranger at Parklands Albury-Wodonga Tim Alexander will be leading one of the walks and said it would be particularly useful for people who lived nearby.
“There are all kinds of weeds that can escape from gardens especially when people throw garden clippings over the back fence and they take root and spread,” Mr Alexander said.
“So we do need to be putting clippings in green waste bin or taking them to the tip.”
More than 60 people have already booked for the walks, which will be guided by 11 volunteer experts.
Senior land services officer at Murray Local Land Services, Dr Nicky Bruce, helped organise the event and said places were running out.
“The groups will be smaller this year so everyone gets a chance to ask questions and learn,” Dr Bruce said.
“The diversity of flowers changes from week to week which means it’s different every time you go there.
“We want to show visitors not just the spectacular colours of the everlasting daisies and the showy parrot pea, but also the small delicate orchids and sundews, and explain how important they are as food for birds and mammals.”
To book phone (02) 6051 2200.