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Myuna Farm

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Myuna Farm, Doveton

Myuna Farm is a public community farm where adults and children can experience hands on contact with farm animals and native wildlife. Situated in Doveton, Victoria, Australia alongside the Dandenong Creek.

Activities

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The farm has a train for children to ride to the outer sections of the farm. It is a popular venue for children and hosts an annual Christmas carol event.[1] The farm offers an atmosphere of River Gums, Wetlands and natural birdlife within the confines of a Suburban landscape.[2]

Different activities are offered including and Animal Display Center offering children a Hands on experience, Bird Aviaries housing a collection of Australian Birds and Paddocks offering a range of larger and native animals.[2] Myuna Market is held weekly as a not for profit event, selling produce grown or donated to the farm, with all proceeds going back into the Farm. Myuna Farm also hosts the local Doveton Show annually, A volunteer run community event coinciding with the Melbourne Show.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Farm the home of festive cheer". Retrieved 2007-09-16.
  2. ^ a b http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/myunafarm/
  3. ^ http://www.dovetonshow.org.au/
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