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Leap into action with some toad busting fun!
There are few things more annoying than an unwanted guest in your garden - especially ones that impact our native wildlife and pets. With an increase in wet weather during breeding season, residents are seeing more and more cane toads hopping about.
Did you know that consistent control efforts can remove up to 47% of a localised toad population? Why not make a difference in your local area!
Come along to one of our upcoming Cane Toad Busting events. You'll discover how to identify cane toads at different stages of their lifecycle, learn safe and humane capture methods, get tips on toad-proofing your home, and find out how to create habitats for native frogs and other wildlife.
Ready for a toad-ally awesome challenge? During The Great Cane Toad Bust, from 18-26 January, we're holding the Logan Toad Busting Challenge. Compete as a family, with your neighbours, or gather members of your community groups and see if you can win the title of Toad Busting Champion. Head to the Facebook event to stay tuned for more information and the prizes on offer.
FEATURED NEWS
Secure funding for your green initiatives
The annual EnviroGrants program provides funding to individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations to undertake initiatives that protect and enhance our natural environment, and foster sustainability actions across the City of Logan.
If you have an environmental project and need financial support, you can apply for up to $10,000. Applications open on 22 January.
Calling all primary school students
The annual World Environment Day Poster Competition opens on 31 January for all Logan primary school students. It's a chance to showcase their visions of our natural environment through art.
This year, students are asked to create a poster fitting the theme of Powerful Pollinators.
Investing in Nature
Annual Report released
Each year we showcase the range of initiatives, services, and projects that are funded through the Environmental Levy for the Logan community. Discover what was achieved during the 2023/24 financial year.
Explore nature in a whole new way
Explore the wonders of nature with Agents of Discovery at Underwood Park! Download the free mobile app to transform your outdoor adventures into interactive experiences.
From January to March, wander around the lagoon and engage in fun challenges that teach kids about local wildlife and ecosystems.
ECO LOGAN EVENTS
Keep an eye out for a range of nature workshops and experiences that will build your environmental knowledge and deepen connections with Logan's natural environment.
DIY Koala-Friendly Backyard Pop-up
Come along to these fun and informative events where you’ll learn simple, practical ways to make your outdoor space safe and welcoming for koalas and other wildlife.
Logan Pest Fishing Cup - 12 January
Join us for a day on the water at the annual Logan Pest Fishing Cup and help improve the health of our local waterways by removing invasive pest fish. Great prizes are on offer for those who catch fish and even those who don’t, so dust off the rods and bring along the whole family!
Cane Toad Busting - 22 January
Help make a positive impact to local biodiversity with this hands-on session for all ages. Experts will guide you through how to identify cane toads at different stages of their lifecycle, and ways to safely and humanely capture them.
Park after Dark: Frog Spotting - 1 February
Explore Logan's natural environment in a different light and learn about the diverse species of frogs that live locally. Experienced guides will lead you through the wetlands, sharing tips and tricks to help you spot our amazing amphibians.
JANUARY EVENTS CALENDAR
Discover more environmental events throughout the month.
Every Wednesday: Messy Wednesdays Playgroup - Woodridge
8 January: KRANK Butterfly Count – Daisy Hill
11 January: KRANK Mini Beasts and Life in the Undergrowth – Meadowbrook
11 January: KRANK Pop Up Play - Priestdale
12 January: Logan Pest Fishing Cup - Marsden
15 January: KRANK Animals in Paint - Logan Central
16 January: KRANK Nature Yoga and Mindfulness Free Play – Beenleigh
17 January: KRANK Future Rangers – Berrinba
17 January: Kayaking for women - Jimboomba
18 January: KRANK Fishing by the River – Wolffdene
19 January: DIY Koala-Friendly Backyard Pop-up – Beenleigh
22 January: Cane Toad Busting - Cornubia
GROW ME INSTEAD
Help protect local native ecosystems by removing weeds from your backyard and replacing them with native plants. To learn more about weeds check out Weeds of Logan.
#LoganWildlife
Celebrate Logan's diverse native wildlife and contribute to research by submitting your wildlife sightings. Each month we'll feature a photo.
Dingo
Canis familiaris
Conservation Status Vulnerable (IUCN)
Suburb Jimboomba
Fun Fact! The colour of a dingo's fur is determined by where it lives - they can range from sandy-yellow, black, white and tan.
Image submitted by Ron Dowling via iNaturalist
LEARNING THE YUGAMBEH LANGUAGE
The Yugambeh language is one of the local languages used within the City of Logan. Each month we will share a new word that you can learn. For a full list of words download the Yugambeh dictionary.
Thunder = Mugerra
ONE SMALL CHANGE, ONE BIG IMPACT
Did you know koalas can swim? They sometimes enter backyard pools to cool off, drink, or escape threats. However, pools can be slippery, making it hard for them to climb out. Here are some tips to keep your pool safe for koalas and other wildlife:
🐨 Tie a thick rope with a floating object (like a milk bottle) for koalas to grip.
🐨 Ensure your fence keeps most animals out of the pool area.
🐨 Cut back branches overhanging the pool.
🐨 Use a tight, secure pool cover that won't sink if a koala walks on it.
Let's ensure everyone enjoys a cool swim safely! 🏊♀️🐨
FREE TREES
Property owners in Logan can take advantage of our Free Trees program. Bring a copy of your current rates notice to one of the collection locations and choose from a wide range of plants. Each financial year you can take 3 plants home for your garden.
11 January, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Eagleby Wetlands
8 February, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Munruben Depot
KERBSIDE CLEAN-UP
Kerbside clean-up helps residents dispose of large household items. Place your items out on the kerbside the weekend before your scheduled collection.
6 January 2025 to 17 January 2025
Veresdale Scrub, Veresdale, Cedar Vale, Mundoolun, Cedar Grove, Woodhill, North Maclean, South Maclean
20 January 2025 to 31 January 2025
Jimboomba, Riverbend, Glenlogan, Flagstone
3 February 2025 to 14 February 2025
Munruben, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South
Logan City Council
Health, Climate and Conservation
environment@logan.qld.gov.au
Ph: 07 3412 4491
Logan City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways across the City of Logan. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.