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Supporting our wildlife and environment during extreme weather events
Extreme weather events can shake up both human communities and wildlife habitats, causing temporary displacement, resource challenges and even injuries.
As we start to get outdoors in our backyards and natural areas, you may come across injured or disorientated wildlife. Here are some tips to assist our local wildlife:
👉 If you find an unwell or injured bird, small mammal or small non-venomous reptile, use a towel to carefully wrap and secure it.
👉 Place it in a secured, ventilated box and put it in a warm, dark and quiet place.
👉 Take the animal to the nearest vet or wildlife hospital. If you are unable to transport it, call your local wildlife rescue organisation.
❌ Do not offer injured wildlife food or water.
❌ Do not handle snakes, raptors, flying foxes, koalas, wallabies and kangaroos, and large reptiles.
❗ Remember, your safety takes priority. Do not attempt to help wildlife if you are not confident to do so or conditions are unsafe.
If you need further advice, call
📞 RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
📞 Wildcare on 07 5527 2444
Looking to make natural environments on your property more resilient? Or wanting to support local biodiversity? Why not sign up your property for one of Council's free Environmental Conservation Partnerships where you can access free annual incentives such as native plants, advice specific to your property and more.
LAST CHANCE
Grants for a Greener Future
EnviroGrants 2025 submissions have been extended across all five categories and will close Wednesday 19 March. You could be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in funding to support your environmental project.
Imagine, Draw, Inspire
World Environment Day Poster Competiton 2025 is in its final weeks, entries close Friday 28 March. Logan primary school students, unleash your creativity by creating a poster inspired by this year's theme.
FEATURED NEWS
Switch off or take on a challenge for Earth Hour
Join millions worldwide making a positive impact on our planet this month. Whether you switch off all non-essential lights on Saturday 22 March or challenge yourself to spend 60 minutes every day doing something positive for the planet, you have the power to create a brighter future for our world.
Help shape Logan’s Olympic and Paralympic legacy
Council is uniting community, business, and government groups to create a bold and impactful action plan that will benefit the city for generations to come.
Don't miss the opportunity to share your big ideas at the Striving for Gold: Logan’s 2032 Games Legacy Forum on Wednesday, 7 May. Places are limited, so make sure to register your interest before Sunday, 30 March.
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.
Events postponed in March due to weather
The following events have been postponed this month:
- Wildlife Wise
- Fire Ant Treatment Day
- Park after Dark: Frog Spotting
- Backing onto Bush
If you have registered for any of these events your tickets will be valid for the new date. Please check your emails for updates and confirmations.
Climate Ready Gardening - 22 March
Is your garden resilient enough to cope
with whatever comes next? Join ecologist and gardening coach, Kate Wall, at Logan North Library to learn how to reduce the losses that come with drought, waterlogging, heat waves and extremes of humidity.
Bookings required.
Who's Who in the Creek - 29 March
Our waterways are full of life that we rarely can see. Experts from Oxley Creek Catchment Association will guide you through an exploration of the aquatic life in Oxley Creek. You'll delve into the wonders of biodiversity research using the environmental DNA (eDNA) method.
Bookings required.
How to Create a Backyard Food Forest - 29 March
Are you wanting to build and keep an edible forest garden in your backyard? Join permaculture designer and consultant, Doreen Jachmann, at Beenleigh Library to find out how to create and care for a garden that works with nature.
Bookings required.
Park after Dark: Spotlighting - 5 April
Explore Logan's natural environment in a different light and learn about the flora and fauna that comes alive at night. Our experienced guides will lead you along the forest trails, sharing tips and tricks to help you discover our unique nocturnal wildlife.
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.
Sacred Kingfisher
Todiramphus sanctus
Conservation Status Least Concern (IUCN)
Suburb Kingston
Fun Fact! They spend the winter in the north of their range and return south in the spring to breed.
Image submitted by rhiannonsmodernlife 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.
Tree = Tullei
ONE SMALL CHANGE, ONE BIG IMPACT
Every year on the 23 March, National Eucalypt Day celebrates the iconic eucalyptus trees that thrive across the Australian landscape. This day promotes awareness and appreciation of these unique and vital trees.
Here are some ways you can celebrate this flora in Logan.
🌱 Vote for Eucalypt of the Year
🌱 Collect natives from Council's free tree program to plant in your yard
🌱 Sign up your property for one of Council's Environmental Conservation Partnerships
🌱 Learn more about local eucalypt species and how to identify them
🌱 Nominate a significant tree growing in a park or reserve
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.
12 April, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Eagleby Wetlands
10 May, 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.
24 March 2025 to 4 April 2025
Logan Reserve, Waterford, Waterford West
7 April 2025 to 18 April 2025
Rochedale South - All properties north of Underwood Road, Priestdale
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.