The main aim of the event, according to organisers Friends of Tomaree National Park, is to rid the area of bitou bush over two mornings.

"The headland at Boat Harbour is not only a scenic location, but it is rich with native plants, though bitou bush has invaded some areas," said Friends of Tomaree co-coordinator, Josephine O'Brien.

"While National Parks and Wildlife Service have been treating larger stands over recent weeks, our focus will work on bitou that's interspersed with native plants.

"It is hoped that the role of our members and volunteers in following up on the smaller plants and those mixed with the native plants, weeks after broader treatment, will help ensure that the bitou does not rapidly overtake the site again."

Participants do not need to have any prior knowledge or experience with weeding to make a worthwhile and appreciated contribution, the group says.

"A briefing at the start will ensure everyone knows the target weeds so as not to confuse them with native plants. There will also be some experienced group members on hand to help," Ms O'Brien said.

"As well as bitou, we'll be marking the location of any Chinese violet we see, a highly invasive ground dwelling and climbing weed arriving in Australia at Boat Harbour and restricted mainly to Port Stephens.

"This is a great opportunity to help repair environmental damage on the site, not only in removing highly invasive weeds, but also planting in the vicinity. And what better way to meet up with other caring people, outdoors in a safe, airy environment."

The 'Rejuvenate Kingsley Headland' event is supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, as well as the Hunter Region Landcare Network and Hunter Local Land Services through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program in conjunction with Friends of Tomaree.

For more information go to www.bit.ly/Rejuvenate-Kingsley, or contact Sue Olsson, Friends of Tomaree coordinator, at tomaree-np-friends@npansw.org.au.

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