Native Plants Giveaway

Native Plants Giveaway

If you want to help support native birds and bees, and build an attractive greenspace without large watering requirements, make sure you've got this one in your diary.

Our Native Plants Giveaway was first established in 2018 as a way to assist residents in building waterwise gardens and to help support the establishment of neighbourhood habitat for wildlife. Due to its popularity, the event is now held annually and the amount of plants given away has more than tripled.

Autumn and winter are a great time of year to get your plants in the ground as you will be able to capitalise on seasonal rainfall. Once established, native plant varieties require very little watering as they are usually drought tolerant plants, adapted to our unique conditions.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Native Plants Giveaway event on Sunday 5 May. All seedling bundles have sold out. We appreciated the positive response and will see you again in May 2025.

For more information regarding the Native Plants Giveaway please contact the City on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

Did you know?

Besides boosting your home's appearance, studies show that being surrounded by greenery can help clean the surrounding air, create a sense of wellbeing and help to lower levels of stress and anxiety. Read more about the importance of greenspace for mental health from J. Barton and M. Rogerson, 2017. 

WA Tree Festival 2024

For the first time, the City of Rockingham joined the City of Stirling, the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and other local governments for the WA Tree Festival held from Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024.

Trees are essential in a warming climate and are critical in:

• Cooling us down by providing shade and transpiration which substantially lowers daytime temperatures.
• Providing habitat for wildlife through urban tree canopy, supporting biodiversity which in turn supports us.
• Improving mental health and wellbeing. Trees are shown to reduce stress and improve mood, helping us to relax. Spending time in nature improves cognitive function and enhances our learning abilities

The WA Tree Festival brings local governments and community groups together to help share the value of trees collectively, highlighting the importance of tree canopy cover and its numerous benefits.

A list of City-organised incentives and events have been provided below.

To find out more about the festival and what events are happening around Rockingham - visit the WA Tree Festival Facebook page, or check out the WA Tree Festival website.

What's on in Rockingham?

Native Plants Giveaway 2024

Local residents were offered free native, waterwise seedlings (tubestock) to create a waterwise garden which supports backyard biodiversity. See more event details above. 

Request a Street Tree

Expressions of interest closed 30 April 2024 for Rockingham residents to have a street tree planted in their verge this winter season.

Find out more 

Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail

We shone a spotlight on Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail as our Hero Trail this year.

When looking for a nature trail in Rockingham consider checking out this spot! Split into two sections, discover the local fauna and flora present across this trail. Accessible via Baldivis Road turning into Karnup Road. You can find parking with picnic facilities off Karnup Road. 

Discover Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trial 

Don’t forget to clean your shoes with the brushes provided for the control of dieback.

For more information regarding the WA Tree Festival please contact the City on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.