Native plants and pollinator habitat · New South Wales

North Sydney Native Havens Free Native Plants

Run by North Sydney Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free local native plants (up to 4 plants per household at Bushcare Community Nursery open days), plus habitat and weed-control advice and ongoing support
Who qualifies
North Sydney residents; any garden size, including balconies and courtyards
Where
Residents of the North Sydney Council area.
Status
Open. Ongoing program; plants handed out at periodic open days and market stalls.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Turn your garden, courtyard or balcony into a native haven with free local native plants and advice from Council's bushland team, collected at nursery open days or the Bushcare market stall.

Requirements

  • Bring proof of residence to nursery open days
  • Maximum 4 plants per household at nursery open days
  • Open days need registration (through Humanitix)

How to apply

  1. 1Contact Council's Bushland Project Officer (02 9936 8252) to join Native Havens
  2. 2Register for a Bushcare Community Nursery open day at the Coal Loader, Waverton, or visit the Bushcare stall at Northside Produce Markets
  3. 3Bring proof of residence and collect your free plants

Timing and deadlines

Nursery open days are held occasionally (one was held on 29 March 2026)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “North Sydney Native Havens Free Native Plants,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/new-south-wales/north-sydney-native-havens

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