Backyard Tourist: Logan Eco Action Festival on this weekend for some sustainability fun

I love a little bit of greenery in my life, which is why I’m checking out a huge eco festival on this weekend just outside of the Gold Coast, held in the unlikeliest of places.

I LOVE a little bit of greenery in my life.

In fact, I’m so obsessed with plants now that I have about 30 inside the home and check on them (nearly) every day.

My partner has even banned me from buying more plants, though I just take this as a recommendation rather than a direction.

In any case, adoring plants is one thing, but trying to look after nature outside my own backyard is another.

Kids enjoying the Logan Eco Action Festival. Picture: supplied

But I’m keen to start treading lighter on the earth, which is why I’ve decided to head out to the Logan Eco Action Festival this Sunday.

It’s a good excuse to explore the area too as I’m not up here often unless I’m driving up to Brisbane or checking out Ikea.

Dubbed LEAF, the festival brings together sustainable businesses and practices with thousands of interested residents, as well as delicious eats and fun activities.

Costa Georgiadis will be there. Picture: supplied

Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis will also be there dishing out useful greener-living advice.

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The festival is divided up into a few different areas, including The Green Factory, a workshop area, Growers and Producers, Home Grown Cooking, Active and Wild, as well as Eco Emporium.

Omigod, plants! Picture: supplied

One area, called Sustainability Street, houses the businesses working towards a greener future. Think bees wax wraps, conservation organisations, organic foods, wildlife carers and things like that.

Of course, there’s lots of kid friendly activities on as well, such as science, wildlife or recycling shows as well as cooking demonstrations.

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Fun at the festival. Picture: supplied

And yes. There may be a few plants available for purchase there.

And if that’s not reason to go, then I don’t know what is.

EAT AND DRINK

Anyone hungry?

On the way up to your destination, take a quick side trip to Yatala Pie Shop, just to kill off the munchies.

Here you’ll find any pie to suit your taste, even if you are vegan or gluten free.

But of course, most of the 10 plus available pies are meat based, so you’ll find steak and kidney pies, curry chicken and veggie pies, as well as steak, tomato and onion pies.

They also have sausage rolls, hot chips and spinach and fetta triangles.

The best thing of course though, is that they even have dessert pies — think apple, apricot or berry pies. Or caramel tart. Or a custard and apple tart.

Open 7 days from 7am until 8.30pm.

DISCOVER

Alexander Clark Dog Agility Park. Picture: Logan City Council

You don’t need a dog to enjoy the Alexander Clark Agility Dog Park at Loganholme- it has something for everyone.

The park is situated along the end of a short, but pretty road off Dewar Drive flanked by trees.

You’ll find a children’s pedal train and playground for kids to go crazy on, next to a gazebo with picnic tables and a barbecue.

Across the road is the enclosed dog park, complete with agility equipment, as well as some gym equipment close by.

A little further down is a basket ball court.

If you follow the road down to the end, you’ll find small fields with gazebos and paths to follow for quiet walks through bushland and along the Logan River.

WHILE YOU’RE THERE … DO

"Jordan" at Daisy Hill Koala Centre taking a snooze. (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

Keeping in with our conservation theme, take the trip up to Daisy Hill Conservation park, if you haven’t already been.

Not only is it a great little area for long, meandering walks in bushland, the Daisy Hill Koala Centre is also right beside the nature park.

The centre is a dedicated koala education facility and features a large outdoor koala enclosure.

There are two daily wildlife officer talks at 11am and 2pm, while you can also book in a private talk for bigger groups.

You can watch the koalas snore away from two viewing platforms and learn about how they came to the centre as well.

The koala centre is open 9am to 4pm, while the park opens at 7am.