Picture special: Scarecrow trail has fans flocking
Corinna Hente
They attracted many more visitors than they scared off but, for these friendly scarecrows, that was exactly what they wanted. The Hinterland Scarecrow Festival Trail was held on the Mornington Peninsula from September 19 to October 18. The trail included 25 scarecrows created by schools, organisations and artists from across the peninsula. The annual festival is aimed at spruiking the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland as a tourist destination.
Photographs and words by WARREN CLARK

Mother Nurture by Michael Leeworthy for Red Hill Art Studio.

Everyone’s Flocking To Our Vets made by and for Main Ridge Vet.

Valma by Amongst The Acorns for the Enchanted Adventure Garden, Arthurs Seat.

Mother Nature’s Photo Booth, by the Rosebud Toy Library, for Arthurs Hotel at Arthurs Seat.

Searoad Pirate, by Searoad Ferry for The Ferry Terminal, Sorrento


Vincenzo The Epicrow, made by and for the Epicurean at Red Hill South.

Bob (Black Crow Blues) by Music on the Hill (MOTH) for Red Hill Showgrounds.


Willomena by Balnarring Primary School for Willow Creek in Merricks North.


Awesome! by Dromana Primary School for Ashcombe Maze, Red Hill.


Porky Pig the Patchwork Pig by Mornington Peninsula Shire social planning and community development for the Pig and Whistle Tavern, Main Ridge


Time to Relax by Rusty Sculptures for Darling Park Winery, Red Hill


Meps Preps by Tootgarook Primary School for Austplant Nursery, Arthurs Seat.

THE WINNERS
Award winners included Mother Nature, which won  Ryder and Cassidy Pascoe the Junior category, and Bright Futures, by Mount Martha Community Learning Centre, which won the People’s Choice award.

Community category winner – Little Polly Flinders, by Flinders Pre-school.

Business category winner – March of the Ants, by Elisabeth Surry.

Sustainability category winner – Miss Reusable, by Dromana Pre-school

Individual details from scarecrow trail brochure