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Let creativity take flight in this year’s World Environment Day Poster Competition
Spark your child’s creativity with the annual World Environment Day Poster Competition!
The competition is now open to all Logan primary school students, with entries closing on Wednesday 25 March. The 2026 theme, “The Wings Along our Waterways”, invites students to explore our city’s birdlife and the vital roles these species play along our creeks, rivers and wetlands.
Winning artworks will be showcased in next year’s calendar and celebrated with the community at the Logan Eco Action Festival. Entries are submitted via schools. If you would like a copy of the teacher information pack and forms send us an email at environment@logan.qld.gov.au
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Dive into the wild for World Wildlife Day
Every year on 3 March, we celebrate World Wildlife Day and recognise the incredible contributions wildlife make to people and the planet.
Come along on Sunday 1 March for our free Wildlife Wise event! Meet amazing native creatures, chat to rescue heroes, and pick up simple tips to make your backyard a haven for local species. Bookings are essential, so register now to secure your spot!
Secure funding for your green initiatives
The 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 now.
Think your garden has what it takes?
The 2026 Grow It Local Awards are officially open and it’s time to show Australia what’s growing in Logan! Celebrate creativity, colour and the joy of homegrown food by entering one of six fun categories.
With judging by gardening icons like Costa Georgiadis and Paul West, plus epic prize packs up for grabs, now’s your chance to shine. Get snapping and enter your photos on social media before 15 February!
Have your say on koala conservation
Queenslanders are invited to help shape the new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2026–2036. The discussion paper outlines four focus areas to guide a common‑sense, balanced approach to protecting this iconic species.
Community feedback is open until 5pm, 15 March. Share your thoughts online, via email, or at a local engagement session - including the Logan session at Yarrabilba on 25 February.
Be a featured home for Sustainable House Day
Sustainable House Day 2026 is calling for inspiring, energy-efficient homes to join the lineup of Featured Homes.
Whatever your story, we’d love you to share it with others to empower them to start their journey. Applications are now open and close late February.
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.
Weed ID and Control Workshop - 14 February
Join local weed experts for a hands‑on workshop where you’ll learn how to identify common weeds and use safe, effective control techniques. Gain practical skills you can apply in your own garden.
Bookings required.
Soil Health Workshop - 21 February
Discover how healthy soil can boost backyard biodiversity. Learn practical, take‑home tips to strengthen your garden’s ecosystem and start transforming your property into a thriving native oasis from the ground up.
Bookings required.
Backing onto Bush - 21 February
Join us for an interactive workshop to gain practical skills in assessing bush health, identifying vegetation, understanding fuel loads, recognising fire history and becoming bushfire prepared.
Bookings required.
Park after Dark: Spotlighting - 27 February
Explore Logan’s natural environment in a whole new light. Join us for a guided night-time adventure and discover the fascinating flora and fauna that comes alive after dark.
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.
Eastern stone gecko
Diplodactylus vittatus
Conservation Status Least concern
Suburb Greenbank
Fun Fact! When scared, they rise up on all four legs and open their mouths wide to look extra intimidating.
Image submitted by Philip Griffin 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.
Beautiful = Kubill
ONE SMALL CHANGE, ONE BIG IMPACT
Discover simple, everyday changes that can make a positive impact on our environment.
THE NATION'S LARGEST COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EVENT
Since 1990, more than 23 million Australians have rolled up their sleeves to help protect and restore our environment - and now it’s Logan’s turn! We’re calling on schools, businesses, community groups and locals to get outdoors and make a real impact this Clean Up Australia Day.
Getting involved is easy:
1. Pick your spot – join an existing clean‑up or register your own.
2. Rally your crew and spread the word.
3. Head out on Clean Up Australia Day and collect litter in your chosen area.
Registered sites receive a free Clean Up kit, and all waste from registered locations can be disposed of free of charge at our waste and recycling facilities.
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 February, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Munruben Depot
14 March, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Logan Village State School
18 March, 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 February to 20 February 2026
Munruben, Park Ridge, Park Ridge South
23 February to 6 March 2026
Stockleigh, Chambers Flat, Buccan, Logan Village
9 March to 20 March 2026
Yarrabilba, Tamborine, Cedar Creek, Kairabah
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.