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A celebration of nature and community
Step into an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and community at the Logan Eco Celebration on Saturday 21 June. Hear from special guest speakers as they share their journeys in wildlife conservation.
👉 Olivia Degn - wildlife communicator, marine scientist, and TV presenter on Creek to Coast.
👉 Adele Bender - wildlife educator, conservation advocate, and part of the Aussie Snake Wranglers crew.
We’ll celebrate the 2025 EnviroGrants recipients, recognising projects making a difference in our local environment. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with others passionate about protecting our environment.
Don’t miss this inspiring free event - join us in person or online!
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Help shape the future of Logan's environment
What matters most to you when it comes to Logan’s environment? Have your say and help guide future initiatives that support sustainability, biodiversity, and community connection. It’s quick, easy, and your input could make a real difference. Complete the Logan Eco Survey by 30 June for a chance to win a $200 gift card!
Join the Go Green for June challenge
Take part in daily ‘random acts of green’ and explore simple, fun ways to learn, connect, and make a positive impact. Check out the challenge calendar for inspiration and get involved in some environmental fun this June!
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 Wise - 15 June
Bring the whole family along to learn more about local wildlife and discover how you can help better protect them in your backyards! Don't miss the opportunity to meet native animals and learn from wildlife experts.
Bookings required.
Gardening on a Budget - 26 June
Discover ways to save money and what matters when spending limited funds. Join gardening coach, Kate Wall, at Marsden Library to find out how to create a great garden on a shoestring budget.
Bookings required.
Creek Explorers - 28 June
Learn about the different creatures that call Logan's waterways home. Kids will get the opportunity to forage for waterbugs, go on a treasure hunt to search for different waterway wildlife and make a special waterway animal to take home.
Bookings required.
Tovey Park Community Planting - 29 June
Come along for a fun-filled tree planting event as we work together to restore the headwaters of Scrubby Creek. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a free BBQ and make a positive impact on our natural environment.
Bookings required.
JUNE EVENTS CALENDAR
Discover more environmental events throughout the month.
7 June: Nest Box Neighbours: Building Backyard Habitats - Kingston
13 June: Park after Dark: Spotlighting - Yarrabilba
15 June: Wildlife Wise - Hillcrest
27 June: Creating Wildlife Friendly Gardens Webinar - Online
28 June: Fishing by the River - Wolffdene
28 June: Creek Explorers - Shailer Park
29 June: Bee Workshop - North Maclean
29 June: Mini Beasts and Life in the Undergrowth - Browns Plains
29 June: Tovey Park Community Planting - Boronia Heights
30 June: Survival Skills - Forestdale
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.
Yellow-bellied glider
Petaurus australis australis
Conservation Status Vulnerable (IUCN)
Suburb Greenbank
Fun Fact! They often leave triangular or v-shaped feeding incisions on tree trunks.
Image submitted by Josh Bowell 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.
Plover = Debbradebbra
ONE SMALL CHANGE, ONE BIG IMPACT
Are you recycling right?
Last year, around 5,000 tonnes of recyclable materials in Logan ended up in general waste bins. Recycling is a simple yet powerful way to make a positive impact on our environment and build a sustainable future for generations to come. By following a few easy recycling guidelines, we can conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and keep recyclables out of landfill.
Here are the only 5 materials you should place in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
✋Metal
✋Cardboard
✋Firm plastic
✋Glass
✋Paper
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.
14 June, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Logan Village State School
18 June, 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.
9 June 2025 to 20 June 2025
Carbrook, Cornubia, Loganholme, Tanah Merah
7 July 2025 to 18 July 2025
Eagleby, Bethania
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.