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Follow the flight path to LEAF 2026
Will you be joining us for one of South East Queensland’s largest environment and sustainability festivals at Griffith University Logan Campus? Get ready to dive into a day of eco-inspiration as LEAF takes flight with this year’s theme, Wings along our Waterways, featuring engaging talks, hands-on workshops and activities, vibrant market stalls, a creative kids’ zone and so much more.
Here are four big reasons to come along on Sunday 7 June:
👉 Jamie Durie OAM - Award-winning international designer, author and TV presenter
👉 Dr Ann Jones - Host of the What the Duck?! podcast
👉 Andrew Dinwoodie - Coordinator of Birdlife Australia's Powerful Owl Project
👉 Spencer Hitchen - Dynamo conservationist, environmental educator and award-winning nature photographer
Don’t miss the Eco Forum, where we’ll dive into the stories, science and community along our waterways with inspiring speakers. Then head over to the Eco Hub to discover Logan City Council’s environmental initiatives, take part in hands-on workshops and collect two free native plants.
Whether you’re a green thumb or just starting your eco journey, LEAF has something for everyone! Stay in the loop - ‘like’ the LEAF Facebook page or mark yourself as ‘going’ on the Facebook event to catch the full program and updates.
FEATURED NEWS
Sparrow’s return to the wild
Earlier this year, a sick koala was spotted in Cornubia Forest Park. After days of searching, wildlife rescue volunteers safely rescued Sparrow and took her for treatment.
Vets treated her for chlamydia and discovered something special - a tiny joey in her pouch. She made a strong recovery and was released back into the wild with her joey.
Wild Koala Day, celebrated on 3 May, highlights local koalas and their habitat, and encourages community action to protect them.
Help find Logan’s hidden glossies
Get out into nature from 16-17 May and join the Great Glossy Count. Whether you’re a seasoned birder, a landholder, or simply enjoy being outdoors, everyone can take part.
Choose a site, spend an hour (or more), and help improve our understanding of Logan’s threatened glossy black cockatoo. Register today and make your sightings count for conservation.
Celebrate Logan’s resilient community
Last year, Cyclone Alfred tested Logan in ways we’ll never forget, but it also revealed something powerful. Neighbours helping neighbours, acts of courage, and quiet moments of care.
Now it’s time to come together and share those stories. Join us on 21 May at the Beenleigh Events Centre. Watch your experiences come to life through live theatre, connect with your community, and celebrate the strength that carried us through.
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.
Melaleuca Monitoring and Planting - 17 May
Ready to get hands-on and learn more about Melaleuca irbyana at Riverdale Park? Come along to this walk and talk to measure tree growth, check plant health, and get involved in native planting along the creek.
Bookings required.
Gardening in a Flood Zone - 23 May
Discover how to create a flood-resilient garden with expert tips from Kate Wall on soil, drainage and native plant selection. Then step outside to see native plant examples and explore how resilient gardens come to life.
Bookings required.
Bird Silhouettes - 23 May
Get creative with local species - decorate a bird‑shaped silhouette with colourful paints and patterned stencils while learning simple ways to help local birds thrive. Your artwork will become part of an upcoming Logan Art Gallery exhibition.
Bookings required.
Accessible Garden Ideas - 30 May
Learn practical tips to make your garden safer and easier to use, no matter your age or ability. Join gardening coach, Kate Wall, at Logan West Library to find out more.
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.
Latham's snipe
Gallinago hardwickii
Conservation Status Vulnerable
Suburb Loganholme
Fun Fact! This tiny globe‑trotter flies up to 9,000 km from Japan to Australia and can make the journey in a single non-stop flight.
Image submitted by Jemaine Mulcahy 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.
Wallaby (pretty face) = Wongari
ONE SMALL CHANGE, ONE BIG IMPACT
Discover simple, everyday changes that can make a positive impact on our environment.
Turn waste into wonder at home this International Compost Awareness Week by giving your kitchen scraps and garden clippings a second life. Composting is a simple way to reduce waste sent to landfill while creating nutrient-rich soil that supports healthy plants, improves water retention and helps protect our environment.
Getting started is easier than you think. Purchase a compost bin or worm farm and you could claim a $50 rebate for your organics waste system, then begin transforming everyday scraps into something valuable.
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.
9 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Munruben Depot
13 June, 9.00am to 12.00pm: Logan Village State School
17 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.
11 May to 22 May 2026
Springwood, Underwood
25 May to 5 June 2026
Daisy Hill, Shailer Park
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.