# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Top End Native Eco Fair & Plant Sale
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+09:30)
- **Event Description**: The biggest gardening event and plant sale of the year is back!

Spend the day immersed in place-based learning, creative workshops, interactive displays led by local experts, kids activities, and a huge selection of Top End native plants — including 2000 for free! 🤩

Come for a wander, have a yarn with locals, grab a bite to eat, and relax under the shady trees.

This community event celebrates and strengthens our connection to Top End biodiversity, ecosystems, and habitats — bringing together experts across environmental science, botany, zoology, microbiology, ecology, and social sciences.

🌱 Take home free native plants. 2000 free plants at City of Darwin’s Native Plant Giveaway (8:30–11:00am)

🌱 Or choose from 2500 more for sale across 150+ native species;
* Feature landscape grasses,
* Flowering ground covers,
* Bird & butterfly attracting screening shrubs,
* Edible bush tucker plants
* Native shade trees.
Including 25% off a large selection.

🌱 Learn practical skills
Pruning, planting, mulching, irrigation, pest management, converting thirsty lawns into low-maintenance native gardens, and attracting wildlife to your backyard.

🌱 Join walks & conversations
Guided talks on botanical and Larrakia plant uses, or chat with ABC Radio Darwin’s Saturday Gardener (8:30–11:00am).

🌱 Get hands-on
Put backyard bugs under the microscope and test your soil.

🌱 Identify plants, weeds & soil types
Learn what’s friend or foe with guidance from native plant experts. Bring your pics and samples !!

🌱 Discover wildlife
From butterflies and birds to snakes and possums — plus sample native bee ‘sugarbag’ honey.

🌱 Kids Corner
STEM activities, microscopes, arts and crafts, and an Eco-Quiz scavenger hunt!!

🌱 Relax & enjoy
Visit the native botanicals gin bar, grab some food, and unwind while listening to passionate local speakers.

Find out what all the buzz is about at the 2026 Top End Native Eco-Fair!!

 🥳 Community Event of the Year
🏆 Best Science Week Event 
🥇 Best Natural Resource Collaboration Event 

WHEN 🗓️: Saturday 22 August. 2026 8:30am – 3:00pm
WHERE📍: Jingili Water Gardens. 91 Freshwater Road Jingili

Please bring your own reusable cups, containers, and cutlery to help minimise waste and reduce the event’s eco-footprint 🙏
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/darwin/top-end-native-eco-fair-and-plant-sale/200029980481737
- **Event Categories**: kids, science-fair, contests, workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 97

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Darwin
- **state**: NT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Jingili Water Gardens, Rapid Creek
- **lat**: -12.386675886287
- **long**: 130.86821717814
- **full address**: Jingili Water Gardens, Rapid Creek, 90 Freshwater Rd, Jingili NT 0810, Australia, Darwin

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Top End Native Eco Fair & Plant Sale being held?
  - **A:** Top End Native Eco Fair & Plant Sale takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Jingili Water Gardens, Rapid Creek, 90 Freshwater Rd, Jingili NT 0810, Australia, Darwin.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Top End Native Eco Fair & Plant Sale?
  - **A:** Top End Native Eco Fair & Plant Sale is organized by Territory Native Plants.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Top End Native Eco Fair & Plant Sale is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Darwin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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