Down’s Community Farm

07/09/2026

Next Saturday we will have our usual gardening bee until midday, and then a light lunch and our 10th AGM at 1pm. You are welcome to join us for all of these. Please RSVP if possible for catering.

04/09/2026

SPRING is here!! Our community gardening bee is on Saturday 5th Sept from 10am to 1pm. All Welcome. And the Spring magazine is now out! DCF and our wonderful members FEFN members are in an 8 page spread about Frankston's Environmental friends groups. Many thanks to Sally Syles, creator and editor, for all the hard work she put in to tell this important story.

The Spring edition of Gotta Love Frankston is here!

I can’t quite believe this is my fourth edition.

Copies are now available from the Frankston City Council foyer, with more available at local businesses and community locations around Frankston.

You can also download your copy at:
https://www.linklocally.com.au

Keep an eye out, pick up a copy and let me know where you found yours.

I hope you enjoy it! 💙

21/08/2026

Helping hands needed tomorrow! 🙌🏻
Can you spare an hour from 10am - 12pm to spruce up the community garden for an upcoming workshop?

14/08/2026

The Farm is open today 10am - 1pm to enjoy some gardening and good company! Everyone’s welcome 🌱

We are also at Bunnings Frankston today - working with Rotary to raise funds for a new public AED (defibrillator) at the Farm - pop down to support us at the sausage sizzle if you can 🌸🌻

12/08/2026

We were advised that the QR code for the Composting workshop was not working so the flyer on this page has just been updated.

Send a message to learn more

09/08/2026

Exciting news! DCF is hosting a fabulous free workshop with the Urban Nanna on August 29 at 1pm. Everyone welcome. Please register. A Frankston Community Garden Network event.

07/08/2026

DOUBLE DIP at the FARM tomorrow! You can spend some time at the Eco- bee and also in the community garden. 🙂 10-12/1pm. In Seaford- Mostly sunny! No rain!!

04/08/2026

Avian Flu: How can we help Birdlife Australia protect the birds we are so used to seeing in our skies? Please see useful info below and contact your local MP as well.

Today brings difficult news for everyone who cares about Australia's birds.

The Federal Government has now confirmed that the Brown Skua found in southwest Western Australia, which was previously suspected of having H5 bird flu, has tested positive for the virus. This marks the first confirmed detection of this devastating strain on mainland Australia.

Around the world, H5 bird flu has caused catastrophic losses, killing millions of wild birds and pushing already vulnerable species closer to extinction.

For Australia's birds, the stakes could not be higher.

One in six Australian bird species is already threatened with extinction, with many populations already under pressure from habitat loss, climate change and other human impacts. The arrival of H5 bird flu presents a serious new challenge.

BirdLife Australia is closely monitoring this developing situation and will continue advocating for strong monitoring, preparedness and coordinated action to help protect our birds.

We need your help more than ever so that we can continue to do our work to protect Australia's birds. Your donation means more now than ever.

Donate today: https://brnw.ch/21x3uZc

For more information visit our bird flu hub: https://brnw.ch/21x3uZd

31/07/2026

The garden is open today (Sat) and the sun is shining too!
Drop in, say hello. Lend a hand if you like. 10am- 1 pm. Flowers, herbs and veg and fruit are growing.

23/07/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday is Community Gardening bee at the Farm! Come along and meet other locals who enjoy being in the outdoors, growing food, and working together as a team.