Environmental Events & Activities: Sep - Nov 2018 by Logan City Council

ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES September to November 2018

Council’s Environmental Events and Activities Program provides many opportunities for City of Logan residents to attend and participate in environmental events and workshops.

IMAGINATION CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Various times & locations, 22 Sep–7 Oct 2018. Free and low-cost activities for children 0–12 years old. Further information: logan.qld.gov.au/imagination

KRANK SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Various times & locations during the September/October school holidays. Free to low cost activities for school aged children these school holidays. Further information: logan.qld.gov.au/krank

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Sun 2 Sep

ORIENTEERING IN THE FOREST 9am–11am, Daisy Hill Ever wanted to go bush exploring but worried about getting lost? Confused by those trail maps and which track to take when out bush walking? Get the basics on how to read a map and gain skills to navigate through the bush before taking off on a set course with Orienteering Queensland. Compasses and maps provided. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: forestorienteering.eventbrite.com.au

Mon 3 Sep

WILDFLOWERS WALK 8.30am–11.30am, Cedar Creek Explore the wonderful world of wildflowers during a guided hike of Plunkett Conservation Park. This beautiful park is known for its unique flora combinations and unusual geological nature. Moderate level of fitness required; unstable terrain. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: springwildflowers.eventbrite.com.au

Sat 8 Sep

GARDEN DOCTOR CLASS: INSECT AND DISEASE IDENTIFICATION 10am–11.30am, Marsden Library Join Claire Bickle to explore some of the most common garden pest and disease problems in South East Queensland, and find out how you can resolve them without using nasty chemicals. BYO unsolved garden problems. Ages: Adults Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Sun 16 Sep

Sat 15 Sep

Ages: Family friendly Bookings: No bookings required

9.30am–11.30am, Jimboomba Library

Ages: 10+ years Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

8am–10am, Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook BushCare’s Big Day Out is about enhancing Logan City Council’s Community BushCare Volunteer Program. Everyone is invited to come along and have a chat about the BushCare program, meet existing volunteers and plant some native trees. Morning tea will be provided. Please wear enclosed shoes and sunscreen and bring a hat and a water bottle. All tools and gloves will be supplied.

MAKING OLD CLOTHES NEW AGAIN: WORKSHOP Slow clothing pioneer Jane Milburn from Textile Beat will share upcycling ideas based on her own refashioned wardrobe. Bring along a few cast-offs from your wardrobe to discover options to refashion them for a second chance at life and to reduce your fashion footprint. Basic handsewing skills useful, but not essential, to attend this workshop.

BUSHCARE’S BIG DAY OUT

Sat 22 Sep

COMPOSTING ON YOUR BALCONY 10am–11am, Logan West Library Find out how to use simple composting and worm farm techniques on your balcony or small garden. Presented by Composta Australia. Ages: Adults Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

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FISHING BY THE RIVER Sat 22 Sep, 1.30pm–4.30pm, Demeio Park, Marsden

Mon 24 Sep

Sun 23 Sep, 1pm–4pm, Tygum Lagoon, Waterford West Learn the basics of shore-based fishing, knot tying, rod casting and heaps of other fishing tips to make your next adventure more successful. Bring water, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses and wear clothes that can get muddy. Parents/carers are required to stay. Cost: $3 Ages: 5 to 11 years Bookings: Email bookings@2bentrods.com.au or phone 0403 713 820 or visit 2bentrods.com.ai/events

KAYAKING 9am–11am (ages 6 to 11 years) 11am–1pm (ages 12 to 17 years) Larry Storey Park, Waterford Learn to kayak and explore the waterways of the Logan area. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, enclosed shoes that can get wet and a towel. Cost: $3 Bookings: Email Vertec Adventure at bookings@vertecadventure.com.au or phone 0403 293 533

Tue 25 Sep

WAKEBOARDING 10am–11am, Bayside Wake Park, Carbrook Whether it’s your first time wakeboarding or you’re looking to develop your skills, our learn to wakeboard program will cater for every level. With the training provided from our qualified coaches, you’ll be standing on top of a wakeboard or hitting the ramps sooner than you think. Bring swimwear and a towel. Cost: $10 Ages: 12 to 17 years Bookings: Email Cable Ski Logan at cableski@bigpond.com

Wed 26 Sep

SALTWATER FISHING 9am–2pm, Meet at 41 Mary Street, Kingston Learn basic fishing skills such as how to cast a net, ties knots, rigging and baiting. Includes free sausage sizzle lunch. Bring water, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Cost: $5 Ages: 12 to 17 years Bookings: Email YMCA Brisbane at herbet.diaz@ymcabrisbane.org or phone 3440 4300

Wed 26 Sep

NIGHT BIRD DREAMING 11am–11.45am, Yugambeh Museum, Beenleigh Join Karang as he takes you on a journey deep into the past to discover the Yugambeh Night Bird Dreaming. This free, live-action traditional performance brings to life the story of the wise owl, Karang and the sneaky night bird, Jinir-Jinir. Ages: 5 to 12 years Booking: Email Yugambeh Museum at admin@yugambeh.com or phone 3807 6155

Thu 27 Sep

LITTLE GARDENERS 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;noon, Gould Adams Park, Kingston Want to get outside and learn all that nature has to offer? Come and learn how to grow your own flowers, herbs and vegetables. Learn the basics of garden planting, plant selection and weed identification. Bring a hat, sunscreen, gloves and full water bottle. Cost: $3 Ages: 5 to 11 years Bookings: Email Access Community Services at janellek@myq.org.au or phone 3442 1818

Thu 27 Sep

DADS & KIDS BUSHWALKING 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12.30pm, Daisy Hill Conservation Park Bring along your dad, uncle, grandad or father figure for bushwalking and cooking. Enjoy a BBQ while learning how to care for a pet from the RSPCA. Wear hat, sunscreen, exercise clothes and sturdy, enclosed shoes. Bring snacks and water. Ages: 5 to 12 years Bookings: Email admin@keng.org.au or phone 3808 1684

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Fri 28 Sep

FIND A FROG! 5.30pm–7.30pm, Meadowbrook Ever pondered what frogs live in your pond? Would you like to identify those friendly amphibians in your garden? Come along and participate in a ‘frogging expedition’, adjacent to the September Eats and Beats. This talk, followed by an easy walk, is led by leading frog expert Dr Jean-Marc Hero. Please bring water and it is recommended to wear closed in shoes and long pants. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: findafrog.eventbrite.com.au

Sat 29 Sep

KAYAKING 1pm–3pm (ages 6 to 11 years) 3pm–5pm (ages 12 to 17 years) Larry Storey Park, Waterford Learn to kayak and explore the waterways of the Logan area. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, enclosed shoes that can get wet and a towel. Bookings: Email Vertec Adventure at bookings@vertecadventure.com.au or phone 0403 293 533

Sun 30 Sep

OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING WALL 1pm–2.30pm (ages 6 to 11 years) 2.30pm–4pm (ages 12 to 17 years) Logan Village Green Try out the 11 metre portable rock wall and learn how to belay and climb in a safe environment. Wear enclosed shoes and exercise clothes. Parent/carers are required to stay for the duration. Bookings: Email Vertec Adventure at bookings@vertecadventure.com.au or phone 0403 293 533

Tue 2 Oct

OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING WALL 9am–10.30am (ages 6 to 11 years) and 10.30am–noon (ages 12 to 17 years), Homestead Park, Jimboomba Try out the 11 metre portable rock wall and learn how to belay and climb in a safe environment. Wear enclosed shoes and exercise clothes. Parent/carers are required to stay for the duration. Bookings: Email Vertec Adventure at bookings@vertecadventure.com.au or phone 0403 293 533

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Wed 3 Oct

LEARN TO SURF 8.30am–2pm, Meet at Gould Adams Community Centre, Kingston

Thu 4 Oct

WAKEBOARDING 10am–11am, Bayside Wake Park, Carbrook

Learn the art of surfing! Meet at 8.30am at Gould Adams Community Centre. You will be taken on a bus to Kurrawa Surf Club at Broadbeach where you will receive a surfing lesson from qualified instructors. Cost includes hire and provision of surfboards and rash shirts. Bring a towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, water bottle and lunch.

Whether it’s your first time wakeboarding or you’re looking to develop your skills, our learn to wakeboard program will cater for every level. With the training provided from our qualified coaches, you’ll be standing on top of a wakeboard or hitting the ramps sooner than you think. Bring swimwear and a towel.

Cost: $10 Ages: 11 to 17 years Bookings: Email Access Community Services at janellek@myq.org.au or phone 3442 1818

Cost: $10 Ages: 12 to 17 years Bookings: Email Cable Ski Logan at cableski@bigpond.com

Fri 5 Oct

UNDER THE TREES 10.30am–1.30pm, Mayes Cottage, Kingston

Sat 6 Oct

ROW THE RIVER 9am–10am and 10.30am–11.30am, Waterford

A special free and fun family ImagiNation Children’s Festival event. Explore, create and connect with nature, move and groove with Aboriginal musician and entertainer Lucas Proudfoot, get up and close to native wildlife and join in handson activities under the trees.

Have you ever wanted to see more of the Logan River? If so, now is your chance! Join us for World Rivers Day to paddle along the Logan River. Canoes will be supplied and covered shoes must be worn. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water. A moderate level of fitness is required.

Ages: 0 to 12 years and families Bookings: Visit logan.qld.gov.au/imagination

Ages: 13+ years Bookings: paddletheriver.eventbrite.com.au

Sat 8 Oct

Sat 6 Oct

NIGHT CREATURES 5.30pm–8pm, Priestdale Join Geckoes Wildlife on a spotlighting adventure – will you be able to spot any nocturnal critters? Ages: Family friendly Bookings: night-creatures.eventbrite.com.au

GO-FISH COMPETITION! 9am–2pm, Demeio Park, Marsden Get ready to GO FISH! in Logan’s ultimate fishing competition. Prizes will be awarded for catching various species of pest fish. There will be rods up for grabs and a kayak as a lucky door prize! Sausage sizzle and drinks can be purchased. There will also be plenty of other fishing games to play if you don’t wish to compete. Rods, reels and bait available for use - free of charge! A great day for the whole family. Enclosed shoes must be worn. Parents/carers are required to stay for the duration. Cost: $2 Ages: 5 to 12 years Bookings: Email bookings@2bentrods. com.au or phone 0403 713 820 or visit 2bentrods.com.au/events

Sat 13 Oct

GROWING ORGANIC FOOD FOR A FAMILY IN YOUR BACKYARD

Sat 13 Oct

RETHINKING WASTE AT HOME WORKSHOP

9am–10.30am, Logan Village

10am–noon, Browns Plains

Learn practical tips from Roman Spur on how to grow enough organic food in your small backyard to provide for 5075% of your family’s fruit and vegetable needs. Roman will also show you how to make self-watering planter boxes.

This workshop will demonstrate practical ways to help the environment and save money by reducing your waste footprint at home. If you want to clear up the myths around recycling, learn what happens once your waste is collected from your home, and are keen to learn how you can further avoid, reduce and reuse your waste materials, then this workshop is for you! The workshop will include a behind-the-scene bus tour of the tip face and recycling facilities. Refreshments and morning tea will be provided and there will also be compost bin giveaways for 5 lucky workshop participants.The workshop is free of charge to members of the Logan community but registrations are required.

Ages: Adults Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Ages: 10+ years Bookings: Email Envirocom at loganwe@envirocom.com.au or phone 3457 2400

Sat 13 Oct

HOW TO START BEEKEEPING 11.30am–12.45pm, Beenleigh Library Learn from Roman Spur what you need to know to start keeping honey bees in the backyard. Roman will share his beekeeping knowledge and how he harvested 160 kg of honey from one hive in a year. Ages: Adults Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Sat 20 Oct

HEALTHY HOME PRODUCE 9am–10.30am, Greenbank Library and 1.30pm–3pm, Logan Central Library Learn from Roman Spur how to bake your own sourdough bread, pizza, preserving, pickling, fermenting, making organic yoghurt in the sun and raw cakes. Includes easy recipes to take away. Ages: Adults Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Sat 20 Oct

ALL ABOUT SQUIRREL GLIDERS: WORKSHOP 1.30pm–3pm, Logan North Library Squirrel gliders are nocturnal native animals that live in our local parks, gardens, woodland and forests. Hear about the challenges they face, including the clearing of native flora and the threat from domestic animals. Learn how you can help our small glider friends! Ages: Family friendly Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Sat 27 Oct

HEALTHY HOME PRODUCE 2pm–3.30pm, Logan West Library Learn from Roman Spur how to bake your own sourdough bread, pizza, preserving, pickling, fermenting, making organic yoghurt in the sun and raw cakes. Includes easy recipes to take away. Ages: Adults Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Sat 27 Oct

COMPOSTING FAMILY WASTE 10am–11.30am, Marsden Library Roman Spur will show you how to compost 60% of an average family’s waste into plant fertiliser for your garden - all from recycling materials and kitchen waste. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Tue 30 Oct

BATTY HALLOWEEN 5.30pm–6.30pm, Logan West Library Celebrate all things batty, including a special furry visitor from the Australian Bat Clinic. Dress in your best batty outfit for the best-dressed bat competition. Light refreshments provided. Adults must accompany children. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Sun 4 Nov

RURAL ESSENTIALS 9am–1pm, Jimboomba Want to learn more about soil and pasture management, fencing, off-stream watering, erosion protection and weed management? Come along to Logan City Council’s Rural Essentials course. This workshop is aimed at all landholders within the semi-rural to rural sector. Ages: Adults Bookings: healthylandhealthyrivers. eventbrite.com.au

Sun 4 Nov

MEET THE CREEPY CRAWLIES 9.30am–11.30am, Berrinba Come and meet some of Australia’s creepy crawlies at this fun and interactive workshop. See cases of preserved insects and arachnids from around the world, hold some live Australian insects, and then head outside for a fun and educational bug hunt! Ages: Family friendly Bookings: meetcreepycrawlies.eventbrite.com.au

Sat 24 Nov

CHICKEN CHATTER 10am–11.30am, Jimboomba Library Whether you’re an avid poultry lover or new to the world of keeping backyard chooks this is a great workshop for those with questions. Poultry and gardening expert Claire Bickle will share her top tips for keeping healthy chooks and getting started. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: Contact your local library or online at loganlibraries.org/whats-on

SPRING VARIOUS TIMES & LOCATIONS COMMUNITY GARDENS Community gardens are a great way for residents to come together and grow organic food, improve health and meet new people. Everyone is welcome at Logan’s community gardens and no gardening experience is necessary. Further information: Phone Council’s Community Development Officer on 3412 3412 or visit logan.qld.gov.au/livewell

POP-UP MICROCHIPPING Council regularly provides discounted pet microchipping events in various local areas. Further information: Visit logan.qld.gov.au/microchipping

COME & TRY BIRDWATCHING Join Birdlife Southern Queensland for one of their regular birdwatching outings. All levels of experience welcome. Free, however if you wish to attend regularly you can join the club. Further information: Phone Rodney on 0402 859 945 or visit birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-southern-queensland

COME & TRY BUSHWALKING Join the Logan and Beaudesert Bushwalkers and explore the regions great bushwalks whilst increasing your fitness and meeting new people. First two bushwalks are free, then a small membership fee applies. Further Information: Phone Heather on 3208 6420 or visit bushwalkers.com

COME & TRY MOUNTAIN BIKING Join Brisbane South Mountain Bike Club for a social ride around Daisy Hill Forest Park. All new riders to the club can enjoy one free session! Open to all levels including kids. Ride generally leaves from Daisy Hill Forest Park’s top car park next to the information board. Further information: Visit bsmc.asn.au

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Library membership is free of charge and available to all community members. Library membership includes: Free Wi-Fi and public computers for use at no charge; access to online learning and e-resources; books, movies and music; and free events for children, teens and adults.

7am, 5km run at: Underwood Park (Priestdale), Riverdale Park (Meadowbrook), Berrinba Wetlands (Berrinba), Darlington Parklands (Yarrabilba), Logan River Parklands (Beenleigh), Spring Mountain Reserve (Greenbank)

Further information: Visit loganlibraries.org/whats-on

Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Parkrun commences at 7am on Saturdays.

LOGAN ART GALLERY Logan Art Gallery showcases the best local and touring art, craft and design exhibitions. Regular activities include opening night â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet the artistsâ&#x20AC;? events and workshop activities held in conjunction with the exhibition program. Further information: Visit logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery

Further information: Visit parkrun.com.au

FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS Please visit logan.qld.gov.au/ environmentalevents for a complete listing of all environmental events and activities.

BOOKINGS Unless stated inside, workshops and events are free and run by Logan City Council for Logan residents. Bookings essential and places are limited. For more information, email environment@logan.qld.gov.au or call 3412 3412.

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