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ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
WILDERNESS March to ADVENTURE May 2019
Council’s Environmental Events and Activities Program provides many opportunities for City of Logan residents to attend and participate in environmental events and workshops.
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Sat 2 Mar
NATURALLY NATIVE 9.30am – 11am, Jimboomba Library Do you like the idea of planting native species? Privacy, flowers, perfume, birds, bees, butterflies and habitat native gardens can provide them all. Join ABC Radio Gardening presenter, Annette McFarlane, as she profiles some of the best local and hybrid native trees, shrubs, groundcovers and vines for local gardens. Ages: Adults Bookings: loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library
Sun 3 Mar
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY Participate in one of Australia's largest events and join millions of Australians as we work together to clean up our local environment by collecting and removing rubbish. Search cleanupaustraliaday. org.au/join to find you’re closest clean-up site or register your own site.
Sun 3 Mar
CIP CELEBRATION DAY 10am – 1pm, Eagleby Wetlands Join us as we acknowledge over 250 dedicated members of the Conservation Incentives Program (CIP) for their efforts in conserving private land in the City of Logan. Celebrated annually, CIP Day is a fun and educational event that brings the community together to learn about local flora, fauna and land management. Focusing on Habitat Connections, the 2019 event will offer workshops, presentations and displays on creating wildlife friendly backyards. Lunch provided. Ages: Family friendly Further information: logan.qld.gov.au/cip Bookings: cipday2019.eventbrite.com.au
Sat 9 Mar
COMPOST & WORM FARMING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 10am – 12pm, Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility Want to know how to successfully establish and maintain a home composting and worm farming system? Come join us for this FREE workshop where you will learn about different styles and methods of organic recycling. Included is a behind-the-scenes bus tour of the tip face and recycling facilities as well as compost bin giveaways for 5 lucky workshop participants. Refreshments and morning tea provided. Ages: 10+ years Bookings: Phone 3457 2400 or email loganwe@envirocom.com.au
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Sun 17 Mar
CARP CUP FAMILY FISHING DAY 7am – 1pm, Marsden Join us for a free family fun day of fishing at Council’s Carp Cup Fishing Competition. By competing in the Cup, you’ll help to clear our waterways and wetlands of pest fish Carp and Tilapia, and might even win one of the great prizes on offer! Wildlife and fish experts will be on hand giving demonstrations and talks, and coming along is a great way to learn more about our natural environment. A free barbeque lunch will be provided. Ages: Family friendly BYO: Fishing equipment (limited equipment available to borrow in the 'learn to fish' area) Bookings: carpcupfishing.eventbrite. com.au
Sat 23 Mar
BELIVAH CREEK COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING DAY 9am – 11.30am, Belivah Creek Join us for the second round of community works for Restoring Belivah Creek and make a difference in your local area! Plant a tree or few and learn how important this area is for threatened flora and fauna. Sausage sizzle provided. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: restoringbelivahcommunityplantingday. eventbrite.com.au
Sat 6 Apr
ALL ABOUT SOILS 9.30am – 10.30am, Greenbank Library Learn more about the soils in your garden and how to care for and improve them. Presented by Wendy from Just Geraniums Ages: Adults Bookings: loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library
Sat 6 Apr
KIDS NATURE JOURNALING 9.30am – 11.30am, Boronia Bushlands Nature journaling is the creative exploration of nature through the practise of drawing and writing. This relaxing hobby is a great way to connect with nature while learning more about your surroundings. Join ecologist and artist Paula Peeters for this inspirational and educational kid's beginner’s workshop. Ages: 8-12 years. Parents/guardians are required to stay with children Bookings: kidsnaturejournaling.eventbrite. com.au
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Sat 6 Apr
NATURE JOURNALING 1pm – 3pm, Boronia Bushlands Join ecologist and artist, Paula Peeters as she guides you through the calming practise of drawing and writing. During this beginners adult workshop you will learn basic techniques that will increase your creative confidence while also gaining fun ecological facts about your local park. No prior writing or drawing experience necessary. Ages: Adults (16+ years) Bookings: naturejournalingadults. eventbrite.com.au
Sat 13 Apr
OWL WHISPERER 10.30am – 12.30pm, Logan Central Library Join wildlife carer and ecologist, Stefan Hattingh, as he talks about the habitat loss of local owls in urban areas, the impact of rat poison leading to their decline, and the nest box projects that are offering hope. Ages: Family friendly (8+ years). Adults must accompany children Bookings: loganlibraries.org/ whats-on or contact your local library
Sat 18 May
COMPOST & WORM FARMING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 10am – 12pm, Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility
PLANTING HOMES FOR BUTTERFLIES 9am – 1pm, Mount Warren Park Give back this Mother’s day and help save the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly by coming along to this free community planting event. On the day we’ll work together to help restore habitat for this Vulnerable creature, which is one of Australia’s largest butterflies! This family friendly event is a great way to learn more about the beautiful butterfly. A free butterfly vine which can be potted or planted at home will be gifted to the first 25 families to book. Lunch is provided. Please bring water, hat and sunscreen.
Ages: 10+ years Bookings: Email loganwe@envirocom. com.au or phone 3457 2400
Ages: Family friendly Bookings: butterflyplantingday. eventbrite.com.au
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE
Sat 11 May
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week by coming along to this FREE workshop where you will learn how to successfully establish and maintain a home composting and worm farming system. The day will include a demonstration and explanation of various styles and methods of organic recycling. There will also be compost bin giveaways for 5 lucky workshop participants. Refreshments and morning tea will be provided.
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Sun 26 May
LOGAN ECO ACTION FESTIVAL (LEAF) 10am – 3pm, Griffith University Logan Campus, Meadowbrook Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) is the City of Logan’s annual festival to celebrate World Environment Day! Join us for music, eco-exhibitors, workshops, food trucks, wildlife displays, rides and face painting, hands-on activities and much more! Ages: Free family friendly event Bookings: No booking required Further Information: logan.qld.gov.au/ LEAF
AUTUMN 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: 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: ratscc.com.au
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LOGAN CITY COUNCIL LIBRARIES
PARKRUN
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: 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 “Meet the artists� events and workshop activities held in conjunction with the exhibition program. Further information: logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery
Further information: 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 council@logan.qld.gov.au or call 3412 3412.
This booklet is printed on 100% recycled stock (Ball & Doggett Ecostar).