Native plants and pollinator habitat · New South Wales

Lake Macquarie Backyard Habitat for Wildlife

Run by Lake Macquarie City Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Two free native plants from Lake Macquarie Landcare, plus member discounts at participating nurseries
Who qualifies
Lake Macquarie residents living in a house, unit or apartment
Where
Residents of the City of Lake Macquarie.
Status
Open. Open to new members.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Join Council's free backyard habitat program and get two free native plants, a planting guide, a gate sign and discounts at local native nurseries to turn your garden into wildlife habitat.

Requirements

  • Membership is open to Lake Macquarie residents only
  • Free plants are collected from Lake Macquarie Landcare plant sales by appointment

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online on Council's Join Backyard Habitat for Wildlife page
  2. 2Receive your information pack, Backyard Habitat Planting Guide and gate sign
  3. 3Book an appointment with Lake Macquarie Landcare to collect two free native plants
  4. 4Use member discounts at Wildplant Community Nursery, Trees in Newcastle, Newcastle Wildflower Nursery, Hunter Indigenous Plants, Riverdene Nurseries, Poppy's Garden Centre and the Lake Macquarie Landcare Nursery

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Lake Macquarie Backyard Habitat for Wildlife,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/lake-macquarie-backyard-habitat-for-wildlife

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