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Native plants

Our unique local plants rightfully call the area their own, and we make every effort to protect native plants which assist in our eco-system. Local Plants biodiversity canterbury bankstown Our unique local plants rightfully call the area their own, and we make every effort to protect native plants which assist in our eco-system. Environment

Native plants are a good choice in gardens as they use less water than many non-natives and establish quickly. They are also great at attracting native animals and insects back into our area by providing shelter and food.

Every year, Council offers free native plant seedlings to residents and schools to help our community create habitat.

Event	Date	Location/s	Details
Annual schools giveaway	Orders due by 12 June 2019 Plants will be delivered Week 1 to 4 in Term 3		Seedlings are available to all schools in the Canterbury-Bankstown. A letter of offer will be emailed to all local principals in May 2019. Interested staff should contact Council for further information.
National Tree Day	28 July 2019	Band Hall Reserve Auburn Road, Birrong	Native seedlings will be available as part of NTD celebrations. Come along to help plant a few trees and enjoy a free BBQ from 11am.
Spring community giveaway	31 August-6 September 2019	Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre Riverwood Library and Community Hub	Limit of four native plant seedlings per household.
Your Native Garden Talk	31 August 2019	Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre	Ever wondered what plants would thrive best in your garden? Join us for a talk to learn how to incorporate native plants into your garden. Bookings are essential. Click here to book or call 9707 9708.
Native gardens for small spaces talk	5 September 2019	Riverwood Library and Community Hub	Interested in growing native plants in small spaces? Join us for an information session on growing native plants in small spaces. Bookings are essential. Book online here, or call 9707 9708 or 9707 5436.

Plant giveaways are promoted in local newspapers, through Council's social media channels and on cb.city/whatson. For library opening hours, please visit the locations and memberships page.

Native plants are available for purchase throughout the year from these local nurseries:

Creating a native garden

Our local area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and your garden is an important habitat haven for them. A new guide is available to help you create habitat at home.

Your native garden: A guide to bring native plants and animals back to your garden
Map of CBCity Planting zones

Download the 'Your Native Garden' guide

Clean and Green e-Newsletter

Our Clean and Green E-newsletter is the best way to keep up-to-date on the latest news and events about environmental events and free events in the City of Canterbury Bankstown.