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Congratulations to the 2024 Eco Awards and EnviroGrants recipients!
This year, 42 projects have been funded by the EnviroGrants program. Some highlights from this year’s projects include the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native wildlife, a school-based koala fodder farm, habitats for pollinators, an environmental DNA citizen science program, as well as restoration and revegetation of natural areas on private properties.
There were five recipients of a Logan Eco Award across the Eco Champion, Eco Youth Champion, Eco Business and Eco Community Organisation categories, as well as two highly commended awards in the Eco Youth Champion and Eco Community Organisation categories.
Congratulations to all the applicants, nominees and recipients of the 2024 Eco Awards and EnviroGrants. Thank you for all the fantastic work you have done and will do for Logan’s environment.
Missed out on attending the Logan Eco Forum Celebration? You can catch the event recording on Council's YouTube.
FEATURED NEWS
Last chance to have your say
The 2024 Logan Eco Survey closes this Sunday, 7 July. Take 5 minutes this week to share your ideas and experiences.
Completed surveys will automatically go in the draw to win a two-night stay for 4 people at Mt Cotton Retreat.
Peaks to Point Festival is back
Celebrated every two years, the festival provides an opportunity for community to connect with the environment on the south side of the Brisbane River. This year, Logan is celebrating Oxley Creek and its connection from peaks to point.
Over two weeks, close to 50 events will be delivered by community groups and local councils. View the festival program to discover what you can take part in between 20 July to 4 August 2024 in Logan or nearby.
Encountering wildlife while driving
With the sun setting earlier and rising later, our peak driving times are aligning with the times wildlife are most active. Remember to look out and slow down at dusk and dawn.
Learn ways you can reduce the odds of having an animal related accident and safely live with wildlife by taking a look at the RSPCA article.
ECO LOGAN EVENTS
Council's environmental events program now has a new name....ECO Logan!
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.
Nature Journaling - 27 July
Ready to learn all about how to capture your nature observations through drawing and writing? Learn about the practice of nature journaling - what it is, why we do it and how to get started in your own backyard.
Bookings required.
Guided Bushwalk - 28 July
Join our guided bushwalk through Spring Mountain Forest Park as we wander scenic trails to discover the plants, wildlife and history of the natural environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of the Australian bush right in your own backyard.
Bookings required.
Garden for Green Living - multiple dates
Join horticulturalist, Claire Bickle, to find out about the key ingredients to becoming a successful home gardener or learn tips for organic gardening. There are sessions available at different libraries.
Bookings required.
Field Day: Weed ID and Management - 4 August
Join weed management experts to view demonstrations of various weed control techniques for common weeds found in Logan. This workshop will provide you with skills that you can take home to your own gardens and properties.
Bookings required.
JULY EVENTS CALENDAR
Discover more environmental events throughout the month.
6 July: Fishing by the River - Tygum Lagoon
7 July: Loose Parts Nature Play - Berrinba Wetlands
9 July: Logan NAIDOC Family Fun Day - Kingston
11 July: Bush Kindy - Bahrs Scrub
21 July: Peaks to Points Festival Family Day - Rocklea
25 July: Bush Kindy - Bahrs Scrub
27 July: National Tree Day Planting - Jimboomba
28 July: National Tree Day Planting - Meadowbrook
28 July: National Tree Day Planting - Regents Park
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.
Sugar glider
Petaurus breviceps
Conservation Status Least concern
Suburb Munruben
Fun Fact! They have a pair of gliding membranes, known as patagia, which extend from its forelegs to its hindlegs.
Image submitted by Greg Tasney 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.
Jewfish = Wagun
ONE SMALL CHANGE, ONE BIG IMPACT
Australia's largest community tree planting and nature care event, National Tree Day, has seen community volunteers' plant 27 million trees since 1996.
Each year, around 300,000 people take up the call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to the community.
Why not join one of Logan's community planting sites? Venture outdoors to one of these locations to get involved in greening your community and making a difference to our local environment.
🌱 Saturday 27 July at Jimboomba Park
🌱 Sunday 28 July at Riverdale Park
🌱 Sunday 28 July at Regents Park
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.
7 September, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Logan Village State School
11 September, 9.30am to 11.30am: Chambers Flat Community Centre
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.
15 July 2024 to 26 July 2024
Beenleigh, Edens Landing, Holmview
5 August 2024 to 16 August 2024
Belivah, Bahrs Scrub, Wolffdene, Bannockburn, Windaroo, Mt Warren Park
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.