As the city’s population grows, the surrounding urban fringe is under increasing pressure of inappropriate development which is why the State Government are stepping in now to protect these environmental values for the long-term. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning want your feedback to safeguard these important areas and help us plan for the long-term […]
DIVRS have just recruited a bunch of new and enthusiastic volunteers and now they need more growing spaces and fruit trees to harvest, which will contribute to food relief for the vulnerable in our community. Darebin Fruit Squad Households Do you have established fruit trees that you are too busy to harvest, or perhaps your […]
Would you like to host your own event at the first national @Urban_Agriculture_Month (UAM) in April 2021? The UAF is hosting Urban Agriculture Month throughout April 2021, to raise the profile of edible gardens and urban farms around the country. UAM will feature self-generated events from open gardens, workshops and guided tours, to communal feasts. To take part, simply create an account and register […]
Transition Darebin’s local food swaps are back in 2021! Here are the list of food swaps for January: Saturday 9th Jan (2nd Saturday of every month) Northcote Library Food Garden, 32-38 Separation Street @ 11 am – 12 noon Saturday 16th Jan (3rd Saturday of every month) In front Reservoir Library, 23 Edwardes Street @ 10 […]
Farmer Incubator are a non-profit organisation who aims to grow conscious farmers in a way that empowers them with knowledge, experience, community and connection so that they can contribute to the respectful regeneration of land and the building of a sovereign food future. After being cancelled a month into the course in 2020 due to […]
A rare opportunity has arisen for some vacant land in the heart of Oakhill Village Preston to be transformed into a community garden. Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from the community for a dedicated group of local gardeners to take over the establishment and maintenance of the garden. The site is the under-utilised […]
We are excited to announce that a new community garden is being developed in the rear garden of The Regent Centre in Reservoir. We will be having have our last Community Working Bee for 2020 this Sunday 13 December from 11am to 1pm. Come and check out the garden, our new water tank and find […]
We know you’ve been waiting for it: The National Pandemic Gardening Survey Report is here! This year over 9,000 Australian gardeners told us what edible gardening meant to them during COVID-19. At a time of great global uncertainty, growing food was a source of solace, peace and healing; it meant safe, healthy and fresh food […]
Despite the challenges this year, lots of wonderful things have been happening in 2020! We now have a seed library, a book library and a food bank! Everyone is welcome to access these resources. Please take what you need and give what you can. We are also ready for gardening and gatherings to recommence and […]
**UPDATE: we have decided to postpone the Sustainable Food Leaders Forum to 2021. Please stay tuned for more details ** Local sustainable food advocates and practitioners are invited to attend Darebin’s next Sustainable Food Leaders Forum on Thursday 10th December at 6:00 – 7:30pm. We will hear from inspirational community members and groups involved in […]