HUNDREDS of people turned out to show they care for the environment at Sunday’s Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF).
The event at Griffith University’s Meadowbrook campus put community-led projects on display.
As part of the day, Logan City Council awarded a total of $174,000 in grants to 38 organisations that showed they were promoting and encouraging sustainable living.
Deputy mayor Jon Raven said winners of the EnviroGrants were doing amazing things for the local wildlife, local plant species and to help educate communities about the importance of protecting local ecosystems.
“Our talented young people are also inspiring and reminding us on the importance of protecting our City’s natural environment,” he said.
“Council knows how important the environment is to our residents and we’re proud to work with our community to celebrate that.”
Festival entertainment included television personality and “friend of the festival” Costa Georgiadis, from ABC’s Gardening Australia, Dirtgirl and Scrapboy of ABC Kids fame, and Masterchef contestant Georgia Barnes.
Local councillor Laurie Koranski said LEAF was an opportunity to learn some great tips about sustainable living.
“After the event had to be cancelled last year because of pandemic restrictions,LEAF has come roaring back with a fantastic range of presentations, exhibitions and entertainment,” she said.
