Free Native Plants Up For Grabs At Nursery Open Day

Mackay ratepayers can collect up to four free native plants at the Mackay Natural Environment Centre’s mini open day on Saturday, May 16. Photo source: Mackay Regional Council  

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Green thumbs and nature lovers are invited to take home a little piece of the region this weekend, with a free native plant giveaway at the Mackay Natural Environment Centre.

The centre will open its gates for a mini open day on Saturday, May 16th from 9am to 12pm, giving Mackay ratepayers the opportunity to collect up to four free native plants while exploring the nursery and learning more about the important work happening behind the scenes.

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Visitors will have the chance to see how native plants are propagated and grown for use in local environmental projects across the region, while chatting with knowledgeable staff about the benefits of planting natives in home gardens.

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Collecting plants is simple. Residents just need to bring along a current rate notice to claim their free plants. Those who are not ratepayers, or who would like to take home extra plants, can also purchase additional natives for $3 each, with EFTPOS available.

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For those unable to attend the open day, plants can still be ordered through a convenient click and collect service during regular public opening hours on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am.

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