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National Science Week 2025: Exploring the Hidden Language of Nature
Every August, Australians come together to celebrate the wonders of science and this year’s National Science Week (9 -17 August) invites us to dive deeper into the mysteries of the natural world. The theme, 'Decoding the Universe - Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language', encourages us to look beyond what we see and listen to the signals nature sends us - through sound, movement, DNA and even satellite imagery.
Here’s how you can be part of National Science Week in Logan:
🔬🌿Attend local talks or events focused on science and nature.
• Discover PlatypusWatch Webinar (7 August)
• PlatypusWatch Walk and Talk (9 August)
• Tech Meets Nature Showcase (12 August)
• Snake Awareness Session (13 August)
📱🌳Download the iNaturalist app, explore your local environment and share your discoveries
🔍🐦⬛Join a citizen science project like PlatypusWatch, FrogID, EchidnaWatch or Fairywren
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🧪👩👧👦Explore the Science Week Toolbox for DIY experiments, printable activities and fun science challenges for kids and families
FEATURED NEWS
Highlights from the 2025 Eco Survey
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the 2025 Logan Eco Survey! Congratulations to Matthew, Russell and Jan—winners of the $200 gift card draw.
Your feedback is already helping shape future environmental projects, services and activities. Explore the survey snapshot to see the impact you’ve made.
Tell us how you enjoy the outdoors in Logan
We’ve teamed up with Healthy Land & Water and The University of Queensland to learn which outdoor activities matter most.
Whether you swim, hike, kayak, fish, or picnic - take the 15-minute survey to help guide future priorities for Logan’s natural areas.
Help protect Logan’s frogs
In 2021, a mass frog mortality event affected over 40 species across Australia. With recent cold and wet weather, scientists fear it could happen again.
If you spot a sick or dead frog, email photos and location details to calls@frogid.net.au. Signs include lethargy, unusual daytime activity or dark, patchy skin. Your observations help the FrogID team protect frog populations across Logan and beyond.
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.
Discover PlatypusWatch Webinar - 7 August
Tune in from home to discover one of our most iconic and elusive local species with the PlatypusWatch team. Learn about platypus biology, behaviour, habitat, threats and how citizen science is helping protect them.
Bookings required.
PlatypusWatch Walk and Talk - 9 August
Join local expert Dr Tamielle Brunt and the PlatypusWatch team for a guided walk through platypus habitat in the Albert River catchment. Discover how these iconic creatures live, feed and thrive in the wild.
Bookings required.
Snake Awareness - 13 August
Discover the fascinating world of reptiles with wildlife rescuer Annette. Uncover the secrets of reptile biology and learn practical tips for living safely and respectfully alongside local wildlife. You’ll also meet some of our incredible reptile neighbours!
Bookings required.
Managing Weeds without Poisons - multiple dates
Discover how to break the endless cycle of weeding the garden. Join gardening coach, Kate Wall, who will share how to deal with weeds effectively and organically. Bring a bagged weed from your own garden to find out how best to deal with your problem weed.
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.
Red-necked wallaby
Notamacropus rufogriseus
Conservation Status Least Concern (IUCN)
Suburb Daisy Hill
Fun Fact! Joeys are born weighing in at around 2 grams.
Image submitted by williambennett75 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.
Spider = Barahnbarahn
CITIZEN SCIENCE CORNER
Discover opportunities to grow your nature knowledge and contribute to science research.
Birda
Turn birdwatching into connection and conservation with Birda. Identify birds, share and track sightings, grow your birding skills with challenges and connect with local birders to learn more. Download the free app and join a community that’s making a difference - one bird at a time.
CSIRO Wild Watch
Join CSIRO's first national science experiment made for young explorers!
This free project calls on curious minds to connect with nature, become a citizen scientist and contribute valuable data directly to Australian researchers. Register now to get everything you need to start your Wild Watch journey.
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 September, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Logan Village State School
17 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.
4 August 2025 to 15 August 2025
Woodridge, Logan Central
25 August 2025 to 5 September 2025
Belivah, Bahrs Scrub, Wolffdene, Bannockburn, Windaroo, Mt Warren Park
8 September 2025 to 19 September 2025
Kingston, Loganlea
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.