In 2019, the Crowdy Bay National Park bush regeneration camp will be held at Kylies Beach and is a chance for Hastings locals to get their hands dirty.
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Located just 10 minutes south of Laurieton the project from May 13-19 is an opportunity to help local bush in our area.
In its 40th years, it all began in 1979 with a suggestion from then park ranger, Mike Dodkin, that the newly formed local branch of the National Parks Association (NPA) undertake some on-ground conservation work in the national park.
Before gaining its park status the area was sand mined.
On completion of mining operations, the coast was sown with a South African plant, bitou bush, that became highly invasive and the scourge of much of the New South Wales and Queensland coastline.
It completely altered coastal habitats.
Since its simple beginnings of 1-2 days per year of volunteer working bees the project has seen many government grants with aerial spraying of foredunes, on-ground work by contractors and thousands of hours of work by volunteers and NPWS.
The fantastic achievements will be celebrated at the Laurieton United Services Club on May 18. All past and current volunteers are welcome.
Volunteer coordinator Sue Baker said it will be a great opportunities for people to help.
"As we have just completed a three-year grant program from the NSW Environmental Trust the need for volunteers to carry out follow up is greater than ever," Ms Baker said.
National Parks and Wildlife Service supplies a trailer fully equipped with eating and cooking utensils and facilities. NPA will provide a barbecue on Saturday night.
So come along and contribute to the project's fantastic achievements.
