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Street City Farm
is a non-profit community organisation situated on the
banks of Brisbane's Breakfast Creek in Windsor.
More
than 1500 exotic and native fruit trees, bushtucker
plants, shrubs and ground covers have been planted on
the four hectare farm site since its' inception in April
1994.
The
farm has been developed for people to enjoy and participate
in using the principles of permaculture. It is also
intended to be a demonstration site where people of
all ages can learn through practical, hands on experience. |
| Our
Mission |
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create a working model of a cooperative, community
based urban permaculture farm which demonstrates,
promotes, educates and advocates for environmental
and economic sustainability in a healthy, diverse
and supportive community. |
| Our
Aims |
Northey
Street City Farm aims to:
- encourage
people to work together in the community to
develop a practical relationship with and an
understanding of our interdependence with the
natural environment
- provide
a meeting place for local people and opportunities
for hands-on learning experiences
- demonstrate
different growing and farming practices using
permaculture and organic farming principles
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| Learning
to live and enjoy a natural lifestyle |
| General
farm tours open to the public, school and community
groups. Please email
to arrange bookings or see our for schools link
for details.
Courses and workshops
- organic gardening, permaculture, cooking and
construction. 2007 program now out, for all details
see our education link
Workshops - Brisbane City
Council GOLD, Gold n' Kids and Chillout program.
Please check BCC current programs for details.
Celebrations
- vibrant solstice and equinox celebrations, festivals
and special events. |
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| Shopping
for organic food and permaculture plants |
Northey
Street Organic Market - fresh fruit and vegetables
Northey
Street Cafe - tasty cakes and delicious tea, coffee
and chai
Edible
Landscapes Nursery - permaculture plants and organic
vegetable seedlings |
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| Training
and employment in permaculture and organic gardening |
TAFE
- horticulture certificate I course
work
for the dole – program
Traineeships
work
experience - placement opportunities for students
in the community
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| Local
history |
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After
1862, Windsor developed rapidly being the main north crossing
from Brisbane down to outlying areas including the Gympie
goldfields. Although the low areas close to the creek were
considered damp and prone to disease, the need for house allotments
grew and the subdivision of Swan Hill Estate (Windsor from
Newmarket Road to the Creek) came into existence in 1884.
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lower half of the subdivision was built on the area surrounding
Northey Street. These houses were flooded numerous times.
Anyone who lived in Brisbane knew that Northey Street was
one of the first streets to be flooded after heavy rain. Public
concern prompted the Brisbane City Council to resume the land
and the Northey Street site became vacant parkland.
In
April 1994, a group of friends proposed to build a farm based
on ethics and the practical principles of permaculture on
the four hectare site. The council accepted the proposal and
a peppercorn lease of $1 a year was offered to develop the
land. Since then, more than 1500 exotic and native fruit trees,
bushfood plants, shrubs and ground covers have been planted.
All planting at the farm is seen as an opportunity to learn
about permaculture design to create a lush inner city oasis.
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