Registration

• How do I register?

• You must pre-register via the link on our website at yoursay.gosnells.wa.gov.au/plants.

  Step 1: Create or reactivate your account on Bookable.

  Step 2: Register for the event.

  The registration period will remain open until all tickets have been distributed. There are 1,000 tickets available across 2 sessions.

  Residents will need to bring their booking confirmation (printed or on your phone), ID and proof of their address (i.e. rates notice or utilities bill with your current residential address) when they attend the event to collect their free plants.

• Can I register without an email address?

• Please contact our Customer Service team to register if you don't have an email address. Phone 9397 3000 for assistance.

• What if I missed out on registering? Can I still turn up and get plants?

• Registration is required to reserve your plants. If you miss out on registering, you will not be able to collect any plants. Due to the popularity of this event, we are not able to run a wait list.

• Can I attend the event even if I don’t register to collect plants?

• Yes, you may attend the event but you will be unable to pick up free plants. There will be interactive activities, demonstrations and information stalls relating to plants and local environmental initiatives, and the Wilkinson Homestead Museum will be open for tours. There will be a sausage sizzle, coffee and ice cream vans.

  If you have registered to collect plants you are welcome to bring family and friends to the event. They do not need to register to attend.

• What if I can’t attend on that day? Can I still register for plants?

• You may still register for plants via Bookable however we are not able to hold plants for collection at a later date. Another person can collect for you, but they will need to bring your booking confirmation, proof of your address and their own ID.

Plants

• Will a plant list be available?

• We are offering a choice of four different plant packs:

  • Groundcovers
  • Verge
  • Wildflower
  • Trees/Shrubs

  A list will be available on our website for people to see what species are on offer in each pack. Staff will also be available at the event to provide advice on plant species and to answer questions about planting.

• How do I find my plants on the day?

• Go to the sign posted registration desk, you will receive instructions from there. Staff will be onsite to help and everything will be signposted.

• How will I carry my plants home?

• Please bring a bag or box with you to carry your plants home.

On the day

• What else will be happening at the event?

• There will be a sausage sizzle, coffee van and icecream vendor at the event. You are welcome to purchase food/drink and enjoy a picnic on site. There will be representatives from local environmentally focused groups who are available to have a chat and provide information about plants, planting locations, composting and much much more.

  Please note that no food, drink or animals are allowed inside the buildings on site. Service dogs excepted.

• What if it rains?

• The event will go ahead if it rains. This is an outdoor event, so members of the public are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for the weather on the day.

• Where can I park?

• Parking will be available within the foreshore area next to the event. Entry and exit points will be sign-posted for the event.

  Please be mindful of other residents when parking and do not park on footpaths.

• Is the venue wheelchair accessible and is there Acrod parking available.

• This is a wheelchair friendly event. Limited Acrod parking is available within the Wilkinson Homestead carpark. Please ensure you have your Acrod sticker on display and wait for staff to provide access into the carpark. Access to Acrod parking cannot be guaranteed.

• Will the Museum be open during this event?

• Wilkinson Homestead Museum will be open during this event. Drop in to have a look and take the opportunity to peruse the current exhibition - Flora of the Foothills – The Botanical Art of Mary Hodgkin.

• Will dogs be allowed?

• Friendly dogs are allowed, but must remain on lead and under control at all times. Please be mindful there are likely to be large numbers of people in attendance. You will not be able to participate in the free tours of Wilkinson Homestead as dogs are prohibited in the museum.