Living green

The City’s popular annual planting program runs multiple events from June to August throughout the City. Run in partnership with the community, the program aims to help increase tree canopy, native plants and habitat for wildlife in our parks, bushlands, coastal and wetland areas. This program not only helps protect and enhance our environment, but is a great way to meet new people and connect with your community.

Following is an outline of the City’s events in 2026.

In addition, our champion School Bushcare Conservation Groups will be planting at:

• Trigg bushland– St Mary's High School (North Beach)
• Memory Place – Churchlands Senior High School (Churchlands)
• Meadow Brook – St Andrews Grammar School (Dianella).

Thank you to the many residents who have registered to receive plants and trees to help create cooler, greener, and healthier neighbourhoods!

Registrations for this program are now closed.

Successful applicants will receive email correspondence in the coming weeks with pick-up instructions.

Due to the volume of residents who apply for this program, we are unable to respond to individual requests.

Please review the information below for responses to our frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Thank you again for supporting this important City greening initiative.

FAQs

Eligibility

• Who can apply? Residents and tenants within the City of Stirling who live at the property where the plants and trees will be planted
• Tenants? Yes, with homeowner approval
• One pack per household only: One plant pack and up to four trees per property (not per person)
• Investment properties? Not eligible unless you live there
• Living in a subdivision or strata? Each eligible resident that meets the criteria can apply individually.

Registration

• When? Registrations open at 10.00am, Wednesday 25 March 2026
• Can someone register for me? Yes. They’ll need your full name, tree selection, and address
• No computer access? Visit any of the Stirling Libraries (Dianella, Inglewood, Karrinyup, Mirrabooka, Osborne Park, Scarborough) for assistance. This is subject to staff availability.

Plant and tree selection

• How many plants and trees can I get? Eligible residents can register for 4 trees and 1 plant pack per property. Trees will be supplied in forestry tubes and each plant pack has TEN (10) forestry tube size plants. The plants and trees selected are suited to a wide variety of soil types and growing conditions.

• What’s included? Each plant pack contains 10 labelled WA native waterwise plants:
  • Verge Plant Pack: For planting on the verge or garden
  • Garden Plant Pack: For garden only. 

    The specific varieties included in each pack* cannot be pre-selected and will be chosen by the City to ensure species health and availability. 10 WA native plants will be included in each pack. Sample species include Acacia lasiocarpa prostrate (Prostrate Glow Wattle), Anigozanthos flavidus (Tall Kangaroo Paw), Templetonia retusa (Cockies Tongue), Chyrsocephalum apiculatum (Yellow Buttons), Banksia blechnifolia (Southern Blechnum Banksia) and Hakea lissocarpha (Honey Bush).

    Packs cannot be changed once selected. Pack contents also cannot be changed or substituted. 

    *There is no species list for plant packs. The specific varieties included in each pack will be chosen by the City to ensure species health and availability.

• What trees are available?

  Residents can order up to four trees from the Tree Guide. Please use this guide to assist in selecting trees appropriate to your property. Trees are listed in heights - short, medium and tall.
  Please note:

  • Trees are not to be planted on verges

  • Trees are recommended to be planted a minimum of two (2) metres from a building, wall, fence or property boundary (including the front boundary) to allow for healthy canopy growth and pruning access if required.

• Where can I plant the trees and plants?

  • Trees: Trees can only be planted in your garden. They cannot be planted on the verge adjacent to your property.  To find out more about Street (verge) trees or to request a street tree, visit the FAQs and useful documents page
  • Plants: Plants can be planted in your garden or on the verge adjacent to your property in accordance with the City's Verge Treatment Guidelines.
• Why tube stock? Better survival rates, stronger roots, faster growth and smaller holes to dig!
• Note: Trees and plants must be planted in the ground - not in pots.

Collection details

• Where? Henderson Environmental Centre, North Beach
• Collection dates:
  • Saturday 11 April 2026
  • Thursday 16 April 2026
  • Saturday 2 May 2026
  • Saturday 9 May 2026
  • Thursday 14 May 2026
  • Saturday 23 May 2026

Collection times are allocated in one hour blocks (e.g. 9.00am to 10.00am). Please take note of the collection date and time on the email from Humanitix.

Please note collection times and dates cannot be changed. 

Note: All plant packs must be collected on the day selected. We do not have the capacity to reschedule plant pickup days once booked.

Tip: Bring photo ID and proof of address when collecting your plants.

• Where do I park? Parking will be available along Groat Street and in the North Beach Baptist Church carpark.  ACROD parking will be available in the Henderson Environmental Centre carpark

• What do I need to bring with me on collection day? Please bring proof of your home address e.g. driver's license, utility bill etc., that shows your name and the registered address. Please also bring a bag or box to carry your trees and plants. The City does not provide bags or boxes

• I can’t make the pick-up day that I selected. Can I change my day? No – we do not have the capacity to reschedule plant pick-up days once booked. You can however send a proxy in your place. Please ensure they have appropriate proof of identification

• Can you deliver my plants? No – all plants and trees must be collected in-person from the Henderson Environmental Centre in North Beach.

Why participate?

• Nearly half of all household water is used in the garden. Native plants require significantly less water than traditional lawns or exotic species once established
• Trees keep us cool. Urban areas without trees can be significantly hotter
• Native plants attract pollinators like bees and butterflies which is essential for biodiversity
• Habitat for wildlife is shrinking – your garden can make a difference!

A range of incentives and discounts are offered to assist residents to help reduce water usage. These include:

• Waterwise Toilet Rebate
• Waterwise Irrigation Rebate
• Discounts on hot water, heat pumps and pool covers are also available through the City’s partnership with Switch Your Thinking
• Greywater system fee relief from the City.

To learn more about the City’s water programs, visit the Water management page.

Water for wellbeing

The City has recently launched a fun, interactive game that’s popping up at local events, including our popular Tree and Plant Giveaway, inviting the community to discover why groundwater matters.

Often overlooked compared to tap water, groundwater plays a vital role in supporting our homes and gardens, local businesses, parks, bushland, trees and wetlands.

By playing, residents learn how precious groundwater is, how it’s used, and the simple actions we can all take to help protect this increasingly threatened resource.

Native Plant Guide

There are many factors to consider when creating a native, waterwise verge - from understanding your soil type to selecting the right plants and designing your layout. For guidance tailored to local conditions in the City of Stirling, explore the SERCUL Native Plant Guide below, developed specifically for our residents.

Native Plant Guide

The City has partnered with Switch Your Thinking to unlock a variety of discounts for residents and buisnesses on energy efficient, waterwise and sustainable products. Think solar panels, batteries, pool blankets, worm farms and more!

Learn how to access rewards and discounts on our Energy programs and incentives page. 

Visit the energy programs and incentives page

The City offers a range of waste incentives to help residents reduce landfill and improve recycling habits. Programs include rebates for cloth nappies and reusable sanitary products, free community workshops, and tailored bin feedback through the Bin Tagging Program. Schools can also participate in the WasteSorted Schools initiative to promote sustainability among students.

Visit our waste initiatives page.