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Community Gardens


All over the world urban land is being cultivated into productive food gardens. Community gardens play a role in improving access to fresh locally grown food, as well as providing valuable recreational activity, social interaction and educational benefits for the local community. 

Mullumbimby Community Garden
Mullumbimby Community Garden (MCG) is located on 2ha of Council land at the southern end of Stuart Street, Mullumbimby.

The Garden is an interactive facility that integrates principles of organic gardening, composting, water conservation, energy efficiency, recycling and creative art. MCG consists of communal gardens, as well as private allotments where members can harvest their own organic fruit, vegetables and flowers. 

To join or for more information contact:

Jeannette Martin, MCG Coordinator
P: 0412 322 255
E: mullumcommunitygarden@gmail.com
W: www.mullumcommunitygarden.wordpress.com 

Ocean Shores (Shara) Community Garden

Ocean Shoes (Shara) Community Gardens is located on 1,600m2  of Council land adjoining Shara Boulevarde in North Ocean Shores. The communal garden will include veggie beds, fruit and nut tree orchards, shade structures, compost bays and water tanks.

For more information or to get involved, contact Dagmar on 0448 748 960 or visit: www.sharacommunitygardens.org.


Community Gardens Policy
Byron Shire Council recognises community gardens as legitimate social assets that enhance local food security. Council is committed to the promotion, development and management of community gardens across the Shire in accordance with best practice guidelines. The Byron Shire Community Gardens Policy aims to facilitate the establishment of new community gardens and regulate the management of existing community gardens on Council owned land. 

To view a copy of the Policy and associated forms, click here.

For more information, contact Council’s Sustainability Officer on (02) 6626 7305 

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