Who we are
Merrin Layden
Community Food Systems Manager
Merrin is passionate about connecting communities through urban food projects by growing, sharing and celebrating the abundance of neighbourhoods. She studied Urban Horticulture and has worked in Melbourne and London delivering community consultation and training programs and establishing urban food projects. Merrin is passionate about building on the existing wealth of knowledge in our city and working in partnership with other groundbreaking organisations.
CERES Community Food Systems Team
CERES is an environmental education centre, community garden, urban farm and social enterprise hub spread across four locations, linked by the Merri and Darebin Creeks on Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne.
Together we farm with our hands in the earth: We support a more regenerative food system through our Honey Lane Farm, Joe’s Market Garden, Microgreens, 3000acres, Community Garden, and all our growers and suppliers.
