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Level up your backyard biodiversity
Do you know how many native species call your backyard home? Start discovering and recording the plants and animals around your property - you could even earn a sign to proudly display out front!
Council’s new Biodiversity Badge recognises landholders in the Environmental Conservation Partnerships program who actively observe and document native species. Earn bronze, silver, or gold badges based on the number of species you record on iNaturalist. Get involved today and make your backyard part of Logan’s biodiversity story!
Not a member of the Environmental Conservation Partnerships program? Discover how you can join this free program by visiting lccqld.com/ecp
FEATURED NEWS
Event update: Logan Pest Fishing Cup
Bad weather postponed the 2025 Logan Pest Fishing Cup, but great news – a new date is locked in! Come cast your lines and join us for a fantastic day of fishing on Sunday 18 January.
Refunds have been processed, and ticket holders will get an email to reclaim their spot before tickets reopen. Missed out? Tickets will be available from Friday 12 December.
Join Australia’s biggest cane toad bust!
The Great Cane Toad Bust is back from 17-25 January! Join communities across Australia as we work together to create a healthier environment - trapping tadpoles by day and busting toads by night.
Gather your family, friends, neighbours, or community group and take part in this hands-on conservation challenge. Sign up today to receive your free information pack and identification guide. You’ll also stay updated on Logan’s toad busting challenge and learn how you can win prizes for your efforts!
Protecting local koalas: Fighting chlamydia in the wild
Chlamydia is a serious threat to koalas in South East Queensland. Council is supporting the Reducing the Threat of Chlamydia in SEQ’s Wild Koalas program, delivered by Healthy Land & Water and funded by the Queensland Government.
This initiative uses thermal drone surveys, detection dogs, health checks, treatment and vaccination to protect koalas and monitor their recovery.
Nominate Logan’s environmental heroes
Nominations are now open for the new City of Logan People’s Excellence Awards. The Environmental Award celebrates individuals, groups and organisations making a positive contribution to the city's environment through sustainable initiatives.
Award nominations close Friday 9 January.
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. Discover more events on the Eco Logan calendar.
Wildlife Watch: Camera Monitoring - 13 December
Dive into the world of monitoring and recording wildlife observations. Learn how to analyse and upload the data collected from fauna cameras, turning your observations into valuable data for conservation efforts.
Bookings required.
Logan Pest Fishing Cup - 18 January
Enjoy a fun-filled day on the water and help protect local waterways by reeling in pest fish. Awesome prizes are up for grabs - whether you catch the biggest fish or none at all. Dust off your rods and enjoy a great day outdoors.
Bookings required.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
Agents of Discovery - Berrinba Wetlands
Explore the wonders of waterways at Berrinba Wetlands! Download the free mobile app to turn your outdoor adventures into interactive experiences. From December to March, wander the wetlands and enjoy fun challenges that teach kids about our natural environment.
Bookings required.
Junior Rangers: Koala Guardians - Daisy Hill
Treat your child to an up-close experience where they’ll meet adorable koala ambassadors and discover how
rangers care for them. Through fun, engaging activities, they’ll explore koala habitats, discover how to protect them, and become a proud Koala Guardian.
Bookings required.
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.
Long-nosed bandicoot
Perameles nasuta
Conservation Status Least concern
Suburb near Greenbank
Fun Fact! Known for the small, round conical holes they leave behind as they forage at night.
Image submitted by bim186 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.
Shade = Malong
ONE SMALL CHANGE, ONE BIG IMPACT
Discover simple, everyday changes that can make a positive impact on our environment.
GIVE BACK TO NATURE THIS INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY!
Celebrate International Volunteer Day by making a real difference in Logan’s environment. Volunteering in nature not only helps restore habitats and protect wildlife - it’s also a great way to connect with your community, learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s planting trees, monitoring platypus populations or rescuing wildlife, every contribution counts toward creating lasting change for our natural environment.
Ready to give back? Explore these environmental volunteer programs across Logan and find an opportunity that suits you.
🌳ParkCare
🌳BushCare
🌳TrailCare
🌳Cedar Grove Landcare
🌳RSPCA
🌳Wildcare
🌳Wildlife Qld
🌳Bats Qld
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.
13 December, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Logan Village State School
17 December, 9.30am to 11.30am: Chambers Flat Community Centre
10 January, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Eagleby Wetlands
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.
8 December to 19 December 2025
Hillcrest, Boronia Heights, Forestdale
12 January to 23 January 2026
Browns Plains, Regents Park
Logan City Council
Health, Environment and Sustainability
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.