South Coast Environment Society
The Society was formed in April 1996 to be an umbrella group for the environmental groups already in Riverton, and since its inception more groups have formed.
Riverton is a small seaside town (population under 2000) 30 minutes from Invercargill and in the heart of Western Southland.
Its aims are:
- Providing education about the Southern Coastal region's natural ecosystems.
- Promoting sustainable lifestyles and eco friendly choices.
- Displaying information on local environmental events and issues.
- Providing a venue for a wide range of local environmental groups who promote, protect or educate.
The Society manages an Environment Centre that is a base for several local environmental groups who have information,displays and meetings in the centre:
Groups working for protection and enhancement of local ecosystems:
- Riverton Estuary Care Society
- Aparima Pest Busters
- Aparima Nursery Enterprise
- Seed Balls for Restoration projects
Groups working to promote sustainable lifestyles:
- Riverton Natural Health Group
- South Coast Permaculture
- Sustainable Lifestyles project
- Riverton Organic Food Co-op
Groups promoting sustainable growing methods
- Riverton Organic Growers Gardeners Group
- Southland Seed Savers
- Riverton Organic Farmers Market
- Riverton Community Orchard
- Rivertonians for Alternatives to Toxic Substances (RATS)
Education resources available (These are all provided by SCES education team)
- School resources and programmes
- Speakers for adult groups both in Centre and in the community
- Childrens gardening Club & Kiwi Conservation Club
- Courses teaching skills for sustaiable living
- Hertitage Orchards Project (Open Orchard)
The Centre has an extensive library and information resources, these can be gathered on request for a particular topic. It also has a childrens activity area that is free to use with a new selection of topical activities each month. Call in and browse and while you are there enjoy an organic coffee or herb tea.
Web Address: http://www.sces.org.nz/
Email: info@sces.org.nz
Phone/Fax: (03) 234 8717
Address: 154 Palmerston Street, Riverton 9822, Southland, New Zealand
Open: 10am - 4.30pm Mon-Thurs
10am - 4.30pm Friday summer months (open late night to 6.30pm April to October)
10.30am - 4.30pm Saturday
and 1.30pm - 4.30pm Sunday