Native plants and pollinator habitat · Queensland

Ipswich Habitat Gardens

Run by Ipswich City Council

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to 20 additional native tubestock plants each financial year, plus advice and workshops
Who qualifies
Ipswich properties of any size in any zone. Habitat Gardens members cannot also join other Landholder Conservation Partnerships.
Where
Residents of the City of Ipswich with a property of any size.
Status
Open. Applications open.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Sign up to turn your urban garden into wildlife habitat by replacing weeds with natives, and get up to 20 extra free native plants each year.

Requirements

  • Intend to remove environmental weeds and replace them with native species
  • Five-year commitment (renewable)
  • Take before photos and submit a progress report with before and after photos at the end of five years
  • Bring your rates notice (or other proof of residency) and Habitat Gardens certificate to claim plants

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online through Council's ePathway portal, or email the PDF form to [email protected]
  2. 2Receive your Habitat Gardens certificate
  3. 3Collect plants at Queens Park Nursery with your rates notice and certificate

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Ipswich Habitat Gardens,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/queensland/ipswich-habitat-gardens

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