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Down's Community Farm on Old Wells Rd, Seaford. Situated on traditional lands of the Bunurong people.

Adjacent to the beautiful wetlands, it's a former farm, now a thriving community project with nourishing activities and sustainable values. Down’s Community Farm (formerly known as and still run by Down’s Estate Community Project) is a flourishing community hub bordering the scenic wetlands on Old Wells Rd, Seaford. "Down's Estate" is the former farm, previously owned by world-renowned whip and saddle-maker Harry Down. The land is now owned by Frankston City Council and jointly managed. The project is co-created by passionate, hardworking and dedicated community members. Together we work to sustain shared goals and values, working with sustainable farming practices, hosting culturally significant community events and share our knowledge and culture. The land facilitates a large community garden and wide-open grass space for nourishing activities such as yoga and community festivals, with incredible views overlooking the native wetlands. This community-based public space is inclusive and welcoming of all aspects of all people. If you want to get involved or share your ideas, please join us. You can like and follow our page, visit our website or Instagram, and visit us at Down’s Community Farm. Help us to keep this amazing project exciting and connected.

10/10/2025

Eco- Bee 🐝
CANCELLED
tomorrow
due to team illness

04/10/2025

A reminder of our family friendly Spring Picnic today - join us at midday today for some sunshine and good company! BYO lunch and picnic blankets 🌸☀️

29/09/2025

You are all invited to celebrate Spring with us at the DCF picnic next Saturday October 4 at midday!
BYO picnic food and rugs 🌼

06/09/2025

Two of our terrific private plot members were at the garden yesterday, Harvesting her first beetroot crop our Frankston High rep and her Mum have done a great job in their two plots. And our former WA farmer who always has a smile and a joke ready, plans to share his lovely veg with a friend.

04/09/2025

Please add your voice to the online survey- tomorrow if you can - deadline Sunday
We love the wildlife that lives around the farm, especially the wonderful birdlife. It’s time Frankston Council approved the new Domestic Animal Management Plan. Residents are being asked to say if a 24 hr cat curfew at home is needed. It really is!!
About 10 minutes of your time. Save our birds and small mammals and still care well for out pet cats. See link:

We're inviting community feedback on a 24-hour cat curfew and priorities for dogs in public places. Plus enter your photo into our competition by 7 September to win!

23/08/2025

Springs has sprung at DCF with blossom, daffodils, and luscious leafy greens all around. Thanks to our very helpful vollies today for their weeding, trimming, watering and edging on a beautiful sunny Seaford day- complete with a flock of black cockatoos visiting the big monterey pines!
See you next week 🥬 🌼 🦅

22/08/2025

Looking forward to an end of Winter gardening bee/cuppa/ chat with all the lovely peeps at the Farm tomorrow- Sat, 10am- 12.30 pm 😃

06/08/2025

So let’s just stop this busy thought right here!! And focus on today. 💚 Get some nature into your day, connect with a person or group you like- in person or online, …. and if you want to do both, come visit us at the garden next Saturday 10am 😊 🌺 🍃 All welcome.

Address

190 Old Wells Road
Melbourne, VIC
3198

Website

https://www.downscommunityfarm.org/

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