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FREE Environmental Events and Activities June to August 2017
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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 3 Jun
STEVE PARISH: A LIFE CONNECTED TO NATURE
LIVE WELL LOGAN
Various times & locations during the June/July school holidays
Various locations
Free to low cost activities for school aged children these school holidays.
Free to low cost physical activities and healthy living programs for everyone to enjoy.
Further information: www.logan.qld.gov.au/krank
Further information: www.logan.qld.gov.au/livewell
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Live Well Logan program.
COMPOST AND WORM FARMING WORKSHOP
10am–11.30am, Logan Hyperdome Library
10am–12.30pm, Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility
Steve Parish shares his life behind a lens photographing Australia. Packed with stunning images, stories, humour, and adventure that inspire the connection to nature in everyday life and the importance of pursuing personal goals.
The workshop will teach you how to successfully establish and maintain a home composting and worm farming system, providing options for different styles and methods of organic recycling. The workshop will include a behindthe-scene bus tour of the tip face and recycling facilities.
Ages: Adults Bookings: Call 3412 4120 or http://loganlibraries.org/whats-on
KRANK SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Sat 3 Jun
Ages: Adults and children 10+ Bookings: EnviroCom on 3457 2400 or email loganwe@envirocom.com.au
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Mon 5 Jun
BUSH BABIES PICNIC 10.00am–noon, Logan River Parklands, Beenleigh
Sun 11 Jun
DIY VERTICAL GARDEN WORKSHOP 10.00am–noon, Loganlea Community Centre Explore the benefits of vertical gardens including practical demonstrations on how to make a simple to complex DIY vertical garden out of recycled materials. You will get hands on learning about maintaining and constructing your own garden. All material is provided. Costs: $3 Ages: Adults and children 10+ Bookings: Shane Sadkowsky on 0438 330 160 or email shanesadkowsky@gmail.com
9.00am–11.00am, Cornubia
Ages: 5 to 10 years Bookings: https://natureexplorer.eventbrite.com.au
Ages: 0 to 6 years No bookings required.
Sat 10 Jun
NATURE EXPLORERS Calling all budding nature explorers, join Sparky Do-dah for a series of games and a walk through nature to discover and connect with our local environment. Parents/guardian supervision required.
Take part in a fun morning filled with outdoor nature activities inspired by nature themed story books. Admission and activities are free. Free BBQ lunch. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Sun 18 Jun
Sat 17 Jun
FOOD FERMENTATION WORKSHOP 10.30am–noon, Beenleigh Library & 2pm–3.30pm, Logan North Library Fermented food is extremely healthy and easy to prepare. Join Roman Spur and learn how to make sauerkraut, kombucha and yoghurt and gain plenty of practical tips. Ages: Adults Bookings: phone the relevant library or http://loganlibraries.org/whats-on
FAMILY RIDE 9am–11am, Rotary Park, Jimboomba A great opportunity to get together with the family, enjoy the outdoors and discover the local cycling network! Please bring your own bike and helmet.
Sat 17 Jun
ALL ABILITIES GUIDED SLACKS CREEK EXPLORATION 3pm–4pm, Slacks Creek Join Council on a relaxing and informative exploration of the parks along Slacks Creek. Learn about the work Council is delivering as part of the Slacks Creek Catchment Recovery Project and discover the native plant and animal species that call Slacks Creek home. We encourage everyone of all ages & abilities to attend as park contains wheelchair access and concrete paths. Catering provided. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: https://slackscreek.eventbrite.com.au
Ages: Family friendly Bookings: Sara Carrigan Cycling on 0417 780 183 or email sara@saracarrigan.com
Jun & Jul
GROW YOUR OWN SPICE GARDEN WITH NOEL BURDETTE Sat 24 Jun 9am, Logan Village Library & Sat 29 Jul 2pm, Logan West Library Workshop will highlight what is needed to have your own home grown spices, such as ginger, turmeric, galangal and many others. Ages: Adults Bookings: phone the relevant library or http://loganlibraries.org/whats-on
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Sat 24 Jun
KAYAKING 10am–noon & noon–2pm, Henderson Street Park, Logan Reserve
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Thu 29 Jun
Learn to kayak and explore the waterways of the Logan area. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sun 25 Jun
FISHING 12.30pm–3.30pm, Larry Storey Park, Waterford Learn the basics of shore based fishing, knot tying, baiting hooks, rod casting and heaps of other fishing tips. Ages: 5 to 17 years Bookings*: 2 Bent Rods on 0403 713 820 or sam@2bentrods.com.au
10.30am–11.30am, Yugambeh Museum, Beenleigh
Aboriginal art is full of stories, symbols and meaning. Come along on an artistic journey through the art of screen printing. Participants can bring their own item to screenprint or there will be bandanas available for purchase for $5 each.
Ages: 5 to 17 years Bookings*: Yugambeh Museum on 3807 6155 or admin@yugambeh.com K
Fri 30 Jun
Ages: 5 to 17 years Bookings*: Yugambeh Museum on 3807 6155 or admin@yugambeh.com
MOUNTAIN BIKING 9am–10.30am & 11am–12.30pm, Daisy Hill Conservation Park Learn basic bike safety and mountain bike skills before getting active and exploring some of the beginner tracks. Bikes and helmets supplied. Ages: 12 to 17 years Bookings*: Vertec Adventure on 0403 293 533 or email bookings@vertecadventure.com.au
YUGAMBEH BUMMALEIR – SCREEN PRINTING 1pm–1.45pm, Yugambeh Museum, Beenleigh
Learn to identify local bush food species, incorporate bush food flavours in everyday cooking and tips on growing your own bush tucker garden.
Ages: 6 to 12 years Bookings*: Vertec Adventure on 0403 293 533 or email bookings@vertecadventure.com.au K
BUSH TUCKER WORKSHOP
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Fri 30 Jun
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Fri 30 Jun
IndigiCLIMB 9am–noon, Logan Gardens, Logan Central Have fun climbing the 8 metre high outdoor rock climbing wall! Ages: 5 to 17 years Bookings*: Base Zero Mobile Rock Climbing on 3342 2806 or email matt@basezero.com.au
*Bookings for KRANK activities open on Monday 19 June
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Fri 30 Jun
GUIDED HIKE THROUGH PLUNKETT CONSERVATION PARK
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Tue 4 Jul
8.30am–10.30am, Cedar Creek
Mon 3 Jul
LOGAN NATURE PLAY DAY 9.30am–11.30am, Carbrook Pick up your Nature Play Logan Passport and get ready to start filling it out! A fun morning in nature filled with kite making and flying, indigeneous stories, dance and art, fishing and much more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 0 to 12 years Bookings: https://natureplaylogan.eventbrite.com.au
*Bookings for KRANK activities open on Monday 19 June
9am–11am, Forestglen Park, Browns Plains Make your very own kite to take home. You’ll be amazed at how simple they are to design and put together.
Discover the new tracks that have been installed in this beautiful park which is known for its unique flora combinations and unusual geological features. This event is run in conjunction with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Moderate level of fitness required. Ages: Adults and children 10+ Bookings: https://plunketthike.eventbrite.com.au
KITE MAKING & FLYING
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Thu 6 Jul
Cost: $5 Ages: 5 to 11 years Bookings*: Call 0411 246 487 or email admin@bazilgrumble.com.au or www.bazilgrumble.com.au K
Wed 5 Jul
NAIDOC WEEK ACTIVITIES noon–4pm, Loganlea Community Centre NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. Join in on the fun by creating clapping sticks, indigenous art pieces, Yugambeh language lessons and games. Ages: 5 to 17 years Bookings*: Loganlea Community Centre on 3805 8260 or admin@loganleacommunity.org.au
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Fri 7 Jul
CANOEING 10am–noon & noon–2pm, Larry Storey Park, Waterford
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Sat 8 Jul
KAYAKING 9.30am–11.30am & 11.30am–1.30pm, Larry Storey Park, Waterford
Paddle and explore our waterways with fun water games and activities in a canoe.
Learn to kayak and explore the waterways of the Logan area.
Cost: $5 plus online booking fee Ages: 10 to 17 years Bookings*: Queensland Canoeing at http://qld.canoe.org.au/recreation
Ages: 12 to 17 years Bookings*: Vertec Adventure on 0403 293 533 or email bookings@vertecadventure.com.au
NATURE PLAY WITH SPARKY 10am–noon, Berrinba Wetlands, Berrinba Swap Screen Time for Green Time with a series of outdoor activities and games. Ages: 5 to 11 years Bookings*: www.sparkydodah.com.au or email info@sparkydodah.com.au
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Sat 8 Jul
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL EXPERIENCE 9am–noon, Logan Central
Sat 15 Jul
Come celebrate NAIDOC week and enhance your knowledge on Aboriginal traditions and culture. Meet the traditional Yuggera people of the area as they run lessons on survival tools, traditional art and dance, women’s basking making and dreamtime stories.
FOOD HERITAGE TRIVIA WITH ALISON ALEXANDER
Sat 22 Jul
Test your food knowledge and learn the interesting history about everyday food during this fun quiz session. Alison Alexander will also demonstrate recipes. Enjoy tastings and receive a collection of delicious recipes to try at home.
Ages: Family friendly Bookings: Phone 3412 5397 or email amc@logan.qld.gov.au
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Sun 9 Jul
GUIDED HIKE THROUGH NEVILLE LAWRIE RESERVE 8.30am–11.30am, Daisy Hill Enjoy a morning hike through Daisy Hill Conservation Park and into Neville Lawrie Reserve. Along the way we will explore the plants, animals and history of the park. Moderate level of fitness required. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: https://nevillelawriehike.eventbrite.com.au
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Wed 19 Jul
SEASONAL PLANTING 9.30am–11am, Fryar Road Community Garden Join us for a seasonal gardening workshop where you will learn about growing vegetables, what seasons to grow them in and how to produce healthy food for eating. Bookings: FIRST Services on 3382 6923
10am–noon, Beenleigh Events Centre Claire Bickle will return again this year with her Chick Chat informing residents how to get started with keeping backyard chickens including housing, feeding, breed types, egg production, fox proof fencing, council regulations and much more.
10.30am–noon, Logan North Library
Ages: Family friendly Bookings: https://aboriginalculturalexperience. eventbrite.com.au
BACKYARD CHICKEN KEEPING
Sat 22 Jul
THE POTTED GARDEN WITH NOEL BURDETTE 10am, Beenleigh Library Troubleshoot common problems associated with growing many species of plants in containers, while discussing water saving techniques, potting media, pot selection, site and species selection. Ages: Adults Bookings: Call 3412 4130 or http://loganlibraries.org/whats-on
Sat 22 Jul
FISHING FOR FAMILIES noon–3pm, JJ Smith Memorial Park, Marsden Learn the basics of shore based fishing, knot tying, baiting hooks, rod casting and heaps of other tips in this class designed for families. Ages: Family friendly Bookings: 2 Bent Rods on 0403 713 820 or email sam@2bentrods.com.au
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Sun 30 Jul
Sun 6 Aug
NATIONAL TREE DAY 8.30am–11am, Cianthus Park, Regents Park
Sat 19 Aug
LIVING WITH SNAKES 2pm–3.30pm, Crestmead
Come and plant a tree this National Tree Day! Your efforts will help to protect and enhance this bushland area which is part of a significant wildlife corridor. Free BBQ.
Learn some basic snake identification skills and how to safely co-exist with snakes. Live snakes will be on display and this workshop will include separate adults and children’s presentations.
Ages: Family friendly Bookings: Call 3412 5578 or http://treeday.planetark.org/site/10015005
Ages: Family friendly Bookings: https://livingwithsnakes.eventbrite.com.au
OUTDOOR TREASURE HUNT: INTRO TO GEOCACHING 9.30am–11.30am, Eagleby Do your kids enjoy the thrill of hide and seek? Want to take your treasure hunting skills hi-tech? Join us and Logan Geocaching for an introduction to geocaching workshop and enjoy a nature walk to find some hidden treasures! Ages: Family friendly Bookings: https://outdoortreasurehunt. eventbrite.com.au
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Sat 19 Aug
MOUNTAIN BIKING 9am–10.30am & 11am–12.30pm, Daisy Hill Learn basic bike safety and mountain bike skills before getting active and exploring some of the beginner tracks. All bikes, helmets and water bottles are supplied. Ages: 12+ Bookings: Vertec Adventure on 0403 293 533 or email bookings@vertecadventure.com.au
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Sat 26 Aug
WHAT PLANT WHERE? 10am–11.30am, Logan Hyperdome Library & 2pm–3.30pm, Marsden Library Prepare to be inspired by the diversity of native plants available in your local area! Join Dr Mark Nadir Runkowski as he demonstrates how to use the free GroNATIVE app for your gardening project. App created by Natura Pacific and Griffith University, BYO smart phone or tablet. Free plant for each participant. Ages: Adults Bookings: phone the relevant library or http://loganlibraries.org/whats-on
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Weekly
YUGAMBEH DIDGERIDOO ORCHESTRA Wednesdays 4pm–5pm, Yugambeh Museum, Beenleigh The didgeridoo is the world’s oldest woodwind instrument and is iconically Australian. Through this instrument, young men are empowered to become storytellers, embracing an ancient but sophisticated culture and representing community, city and country. This program is open to males only. Bookings: Yugambeh Museum on 3807 6155 or email admin@yugambeh.com
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WINTER VARIOUS TIMES & LOCATIONS
PET EDUCATION SEMINARS
COME & TRY MOUNTAIN BIKING
LOGAN ART GALLERY
Free pet education seminars run by Logan City Council covering a broad range of topics such as Dog Barking, Dog Body Language and Family Safety.
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. Subsequent rides with the club are $5 per ride or you can join the club. Ride generally leaves from Daisy Hill Forest Park’s top car park next to the information board.
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: www.logan.qld.gov.au/peteducation
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.
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: Council’s Community Development Officer on 3412 3412 or www.logan.qld.gov.au/livewell
Further information: Sandra on 0438 452 016 or http://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: Heather on 3208 6420 or www.bushwalkers.com
Further information: www.logan.qld.gov.au/artgallery
Further information: www.bsmc.asn.au
LOGAN CITY COUNCIL LIBRARIES 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. Further information: www.loganlibraries.org/whats-on
FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS Please visit www.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 4491.
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