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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.

20/02/2026

Fine weather tomorrow for Community Gardening Bee! Finish at 12.30 for Urban Ag team meeting in House. Drop in for a chat or lend a hand. 🪣 🧤

16/02/2026

Hello community! One of our real strengths is that we are well connected... so here's a great (FREE) opportunity for you to learn from some very experienced people how to make your garden or balcony more wildlife friendly. Book in now and enjoy!

11/02/2026

Great we had some decent rain on our parched community and habitat gardens tonight. 😊 Would love to have some new people come along for our Eco- Bee 🐝 on Saturday 10am- 12 pm Then a cuppa and chat. Plenty of good ideas 💡 for this year!

06/02/2026

Saturday is here again! If you would like to come down to the Farm community garden and help out for a while, you can also share in the harvest of the day! 10am- 12/1 pm. 🥒

03/02/2026

Sometimes it’s the simple things that bring the most joy

30/01/2026

Community Gardening Bee on tomorrow!
Sat 10am to 12/1 pm
All welcome 👋

27/01/2026

PLEASE LEAVE OUT WATER FOR WILDLIFE! Shallow containers in shade best. Our precious wildlife is suffereing badly in these extreme conditions and literally drop out of trees due to the heat and lack of water
This little guy pictured luckily found a safe retreat in a friend’s garage. Wonderful photo by Tony Gustus from Frankston Environmental Friends Network

23/01/2026

CANCELLATION of Gardening bee on Saturday 23rd
due to high temperatures expected
Leave water out for wildlife 🦅 💦 🦎 🙏

22/01/2026

Great gardening bee last Saturday! 👏 Tomorrow the temperature in Seaford will be about 30 degrees at 12.30pm. If you are thinking of coming to the Farm, please come after 1O am when it is cooler. BYO sun protection and water bottle. ☀️ 💧 🍃

16/01/2026

Gardening Bee on today! 🌻 All welcome.
Drop in for a visit and chat or lend a hand 🖐️
From 10am to 12/1 pm
Planting, weeding, harvesting, cuppas 😊

03/01/2026

Always a joy to see these sunny flowers at the Farm. And Kylie, new member and long time supporter of DCF was wearing sunflower earrings too!
Please drop down on a Saturday from 10am- 12 pm ( sometimes 1 pm) to find out more about our community garden!

01/01/2026

A new year
2026
A new opportunity to create the world we want to see locally, sustainably with hope and joy

Address

190 Old Wells Road
Melbourne, VIC
3198

Website

https://www.downscommunityfarm.org/

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