Down’s Community Farm

Down’s Community Farm 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.

This little space between Christmas and New Year is a chance to pause and take stock. DCF is proud of the progress we ha...
27/12/2025

This little space between Christmas and New Year is a chance to pause and take stock.
DCF is proud of the progress we have made this year. Here are some of the lovely people who help at the Farm. With big, big thanks to all our volunteers and collaborators -our Saturday gardeners and Eco bee team, our private plotters and Committee of Management, our two DCF teams, our school affiliates and network friends across community gardens, environmental friends the Community Plate, FSEIH and FBC

24/12/2025

Seasons greetings to our wonderful community. Thank you for all you do to look after our beautiful city and each other all year long.
See you in 2026!

In case things are feeling a bit hectic out there, this is one of our faves from Brenna Quinlan. Need a bit of nature co...
18/12/2025

In case things are feeling a bit hectic out there, this is one of our faves from Brenna Quinlan. Need a bit of nature connection too?
We have our gardening bee on Sat 10am - 12pm. All welcome 🤗

EVERYONE WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY PICNIC!!- Next Sat Dec 13 at midday. BYO savoury picnic things, rugs, hats etc. We wil...
10/12/2025

EVERYONE WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY PICNIC!!- Next Sat Dec 13 at midday. BYO savoury picnic things, rugs, hats etc. We will provide the festive sweet treats 🧁 🍓

Melbourne held off any serious rain for our workshop with the incredible Dr Mary Cole on Saturday. Following a presentat...
08/12/2025

Melbourne held off any serious rain for our workshop with the incredible Dr Mary Cole on Saturday.

Following a presentation calling us all to focus on our soil health, we had a chance to get on the tools in the garden, creating hot compost.

Mary left us inspired to each do what we can to be soil farmers, enabling us to grow more nutrient dense food.

Thanks to all who came to learn and enjoy the day with us!

04/12/2025

Tomorrow we are holding our special Celebrating Soil event 😊 so the Saturday gardening bee is cancelled

Our AGM went well - a small group of supporters with our current Committee re-elected and one change in Executive roles....
02/12/2025

Our AGM went well - a small group of supporters with our current Committee re-elected and one change in Executive roles. More about that later. Thanks to all who came and to those who renominated. Our mission to create a special community space continues!

28/11/2025

Our usual gardening bee will finish at 11
to get ready for our
9th AGM 12pm today
Cuppa at 11.30 am

Had a very productive day at the Farm yesterday with lots of thanks to our great volunteers and private plotters, Leigh,...
23/11/2025

Had a very productive day at the Farm yesterday with lots of thanks to our great volunteers and private plotters, Leigh, Joan, Peter, Maureen, Dennis, Alex and Robyn who arrived on her e- scooter! Created a cucumber arch, planted some Summer crops, weeded, watered, edged the carpark garden and harvested veg, herbs and a stupendous strawberry 🍓

There are many people we would love to thank as we approach our AGM. Big, big thanks to Mat, Brad, RTO Gre8 and all the ...
17/11/2025

There are many people we would love to thank as we approach our AGM. Big, big thanks to Mat, Brad, RTO Gre8 and all the students who have been working hard across the garden and sharing their harvests this year. 😊

It’s that time of year again! You are welcome to join us for our 9th AGM to hear what has happened at the Farm over the ...
17/11/2025

It’s that time of year again! You are welcome to join us for our 9th AGM to hear what has happened at the Farm over the past 12 months.

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190 Old Wells Road
Melbourne, VIC
3198

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