If you would like to find out more about the indigenous biodiversity of the plains and lend a hand then register for the first annual Community Plantout weekend is being held on September 10^th and 11^th 2011.

Transport and meals will be provided, and there will be experts on hand to talk about the projects and ecology. Planting will take place at a number of sites over two days and the first day will end with a hangi and entertainment.

Registration is required before September the 7^th, and you can register for one or both days by visiting www.kakariki.org.nz, the Te Ara Kakariki website.