Native plants and pollinator habitat · England

Waltham Forest Free Wildflower Seeds

Run by London Borough of Waltham Forest

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free packet of wildflower seeds
Who qualifies
Waltham Forest residents, community organisations, schools and volunteer groups.
Where
Residents of the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
Status
Seasonal. Annual spring giveaway; 2026 weekend has passed.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Book and collect a free packet of wildflower seeds from a local library to sow for pollinators.

Requirements

  • Book online before collecting
  • Collect from a participating library during the giveaway weekend

How to apply

  1. 1Request a seed packet through the council's online booking form
  2. 2Collect it from Walthamstow, Leytonstone, Lea Bridge, Chingford or Hale End library on the giveaway weekend (2026: 20-22 March)

Timing and deadlines

First annual giveaway held 20-22 March 2026.

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Waltham Forest Free Wildflower Seeds,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/waltham-forest-wildflower-seed-giveaway

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