Located within the surrounds of Brisbane's largest riverfront at Seventeen Mile Rocks, the Rocks Community Farm is a key project of the Sustainable Jamboree program. Supported by the Brisbane City Council, the garden is a voluntary group that is focused on the production and harvesting of crops using sustainable principles and organic techniques.
So, what are you waiting for...
Why get involved?
Getting involved in your local community is lots of fun and a great way to gather and share experience and knowledge about gardening and community development. As a group, we work together to provide a safe, welcoming place for people to grow produce and strengthen the spirit of Sustainable Jamboree.
How do I get started?
Everyone is welcome to become a member and participate in any of the activities available. These can include gardening on plots, enjoying and maintaining communal areas, attending events and project participating in workshops. Just come along to any of the events and have some fun!
Where can I get more information?
For a membership form and other details just email
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What do I need to bring?
Essential gardening equipment is sunscreen, hat, covered in shoes, long sleeved shirt, water and gloves.
ACTIVITIES
Site Gatherings are held fortnightly - check Calendar on next page.
This regular cycle of gatherings is the main forum for members and visitors to get together for sharing of information and socialising, as well as working their plots and assisting with common area maintenance tasks.
General Meetings are two-monthly, held in the evening at Mount Ommaney library meeting room. These meetings are to conduct the business and may include guest speakers. Check Calendar on next page.
General Maintenance Working Bees
coincide with Fortnightly Site Gathering sessions approximately 4 times a year – members notified of dates and details
Project Workshops
Guest speakers, practical/training sessions, learning and experience sharing, etc.
CALENDAR
SUNDAY GATHERINGS: held on a fortnightly cycle, from 7am - 11am, on site at Rocks Riverside Park.
Enquiries: Ed or Glenda, tel 07 3376 1389.
SUNDAY GATHERINGS for April - July 2010:
- April 18th (no official gathering on Easter Sunday, 4th April)
- May 2nd, 16th & 30th
- June 13th, 27th
- July 11th, 25th (Centenary Rocks! Festival is also on at Rocks Riverside Park on 25th July)
GENERAL MEETINGS: held two-monthly, second Tuesday, in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct & Dec.
Venue: Mount Ommaney Library Meeting RoomDandenong Road, Mount OmmaneyTime: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Tuesday, 13 June 2010
- Tuesday, 8 June 2010
- Tuesday, 10 August 2010
- Tuesday, 12 October 2010
- Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Sat, 22nd May 2010Composting and Worm Farming WorkshopRocks Community Farm(registration details to be advised soon)
PAST EVENTS
Report on First Birthday celebration - 15 June 2008:
At our Sunday gathering on 15th June 2008, an attendance of over 30 people celebrated with a BBQ lunch our first 12 months operations at Rocks Community Farm. For the record, the first on-site working bee was held on 3 June 2007, with 26 attendees. Achievements on that first day in 2007 included the setting out and mulching of the first 18 garden plots and access paths.
At our birthday celebration we were pleased to have Councillor Matthew Bourke, as well as his predecessor former councillor Felicity Farmer both attend this auspicious occasion. Matthew and Felicity jointly participated in planting a commemorative bay tree in the western common area to mark this occasion.
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2009 Archive
General Meetings held:
Venue: Mount Ommaney Library Meeting RoomDandenong Road, Mount OmmaneyTime: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Tuesday, 10 February 2009
- Tuesday, 14 April 2009
2008 Archive
General Meetings held:
Venue: Mount Ommaney Library Meeting RoomDandenong Road, Mount OmmaneyTime: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Tuesday, 2 December 2008
- Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Site gathering: Sunday, 27 July 2008, from 8am.
This will be an Open Day, as part of the Centenary Rocks! Festival at Rocks Riverside Park on that weekend. Our open day is also part of the 2-week Peaks to Points Festival, which runs from 19 July to 3 August 2008.
For the Peaks to Points Festival, local groups have listed their activities here.
General Meetings held:
Venue: Mount Ommaney Library Meeting RoomDandenong Road, Mount OmmaneyTime: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Tuesday, 3 June 2008
- Tuesday, 8 April 2008
Workshop - Basket Making - Sunday, 9 March, 9:00am to 12 noon
The method we’ll use is one derived from indigenous Australian practice. We will learn the technique which should enable everyone to get well into completing a basket in the 3 hours, or have sufficient knowledge to go home and complete it after some lesser time. A variety of materials will be available for participants from which to select.
Cost: $2 to cover materials, with any excess funds to go to the garden kitty.
Bookings essential: by email
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or tel: 3376 1389.
Notice of General Meeting - Monday, 3 March 2008
Venue: Mount Ommaney Library Meeting RoomDandenong Road, Mount OmmaneyTime: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Rocks Community Farm has been operational on site at Rocks Riverside Park since June 2007. This is to be our first evening general meeting since May. It will provide an opportunity to review progress for the past 8 months and look to the future.
All welcome – plot-holder members, mailing list members and general public.
2007 Archive
End-of-Year Breakup Party
Sunday, 25 November 2007, from 4pm. Members, make a date claimer in your diary; details will be forwarded to members in due course.
CitySmart Neighbourhood Fair - Rocks Riverside Park
Sunday, 28 October 2007, 10am - 1pm. Refer BCC CitySmart website.