Native plants and pollinator habitat · New South Wales

Hornsby Native Plant Giveaways

Run by Hornsby Shire Council

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
4 free native plants per residential property per year
Who qualifies
Individual residential properties in Hornsby Shire, including strata residents for their private space. Community groups, schools, businesses and communal strata areas are not eligible at these events.
Where
Residents of Hornsby Shire.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 giveaways have finished; Council says to watch for 2027 dates.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Book a slot at Council's yearly giveaway and collect free native tubestock plants for your garden from the community nursery.

Requirements

  • Bookings are essential; no walk-ins
  • One booking per property per year
  • Bring proof you live in Hornsby Shire (driver's licence, rates notice or utility bill, digital or paper)
  • Attend at your booked day and time at the session for your suburb group (southern or northern suburbs)

How to apply

  1. 1Watch Council's Native Plant Giveaways page for the next dates for your suburb group
  2. 2Book a time slot
  3. 3Bring proof of residence and reusable bags to Warada Ngurang Community Nursery, 28 Britannia Street, Pennant Hills
  4. 4Collect your 4 tubestock plants

Timing and deadlines

Held yearly in two rounds: southern suburbs (2026: 27-28 March) and northern suburbs (2026: 28-29 August)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Hornsby Native Plant Giveaways,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/hornsby-native-plant-giveaways

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