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 10th and 11th 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 7th, and you can register for one or both days by visiting www.kakariki.org.nz, the Te Ara Kakariki website.