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.

2024 Native Plants Giveaway

Time: 7am – 3pm

Date: Sunday 5 May

Location: Rockingham Golf Course, Elanora Drive, Rockingham

Come along to our 2024 event, hosted by Native Plants WA, to grab 10 free waterwise, native seedlings. Please note that these plants will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis, so get in quick to avoid disappointment. 

Bring along proof of address (such as a driver's licence) to show that you live in Rockingham. Residents are also advised to bring along a bag or box to help transport your seedlings.

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 is joining 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

Come along and grab your free native, waterwise seedlings (tubestock) and create a waterwise garden which supports backyard biodiversity. See more event details above. 

Request a Street Tree

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

Submit your interest and find out more 

Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail

We are spotlighting 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.

Bird Walk at Don Shepherd Nature Reserve

Facilitated by Birdlife WA, come along to a guided bird watching walk around our Don Shepherd Nature Reserve.

Time: 9am-11am

Date: Saturday 27 April

Location: Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail

Registration required.

Register to attend the Bird Walk Here 

Library Activities

You can find a prime selection of published materials on and in relation to trees at your local library. During the WA Tree Festival, we've got these highlighted as exhibitions, so drop in and borrow a copy anytime. 

Story times have been prepared with nature in mind this month. See the City's What's On Calendar for events. 

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