Publications available from our Bookshop
SGCS offers a wide range of publications for sale at the Bunurong Environment Centre, or available by post.
- Prices shown may be subject to change
- SGCS members get a 10% discount.
- We also offer Lay-by
Please email us to order. We will reply with full cost, including packaging and postage for REGISTERED MAIL. As books vary in size postage will vary.
Anderson Inlet Waders and Waterbirds, Andrew Chapman, Peter Dann and
David Legge (1999) $12
A useful guide for visitors providing information on birds in this area and where and when to find them, including interesting notes on migration and feeding. This second edition includes updated text revisions by Anthea and Jim Whitelaw and more illustrations by Anthea. Most of the birds are in their non-breeding plumage when in Australia - that is, usually shades of white, grey and black.
Shifting Sands : Inverloch, a fascinating place, Lis Williams (2002)
$15
An imaginative and informative guide that draws together many different threads, from pre-history, Aboriginal lore and European history, and the geological and biological evolution of the area around Inverloch. Providing glimpses of the forces that have shaped Inverloch, this book lets us better understand the fragility and strength of the environment.
Rockpooling around the Bunurong,
Fiona Eagger, Margaret Rowe (1982)
$6
This field guide encourages and assists people to enjoy rockpooling, a popular activity for many visitors to the area. It describes the fascinating array of animals and plants living on the rock platforms of the intertidal zone in the Bunurong Marine Park.
Coast & Bush Walks, Terri Allen, Mary Ellis & Jennifer Watts
maps by Patricia
Hill (1995) $10
This popular book is about discovering areas of natural history interest in South Gippsland. It includes history, flora of special interest, places of historic interest, pleasure driving, bush walking and excursion notes, with an excellent map.
Our Coast, SGCS, CD ROM $10
Produced by South Gippsland Environmental Education & Interpretation, this educational CD includes beautiful images of local marine and birdlife.
From Sand Dunes to Tall Timber : Environmental change
and human impact in South
Gippsland, Dr Jim Bowler (1991) $6
This booklet is the text and illustrations of a talk given by Dr Jim Bowler from the State Museum of Victoria to the Foster Branch of the Society in 1990. Still relevant today, perhaps even more so with the increasing evidence of global warming.
Environmental
Activities around Inverloch, Jenny Watts (1992) $5
Jenny Watts, a teacher with young children of her own, knew from first-hand experience how to interest children, their teachers and parents in the local environment. With 16 activity sheets and lots of background information, this book does not require special scientific or environmental knowledge for its use. Much admired by visiting teachers.
Significant
Trees of South Gippsland, Mary Ellis (2002) $20
This survey of trees in South Gippsland is a valuable contribution to the knowledge of significant trees in Victoria. With Dick Lester's original work and nominations from the public, the register was completed in 2001 and covers exotic, Australian and remnant trees, including the mighty Mountain Ash, a rare Shining Peppermint, important palm plantings and the outstanding collection of exotic trees at Mossvale Park. More than 175 trees were recorded, measured and photographed. The book gives information about the trees and the history of growing them, with line drawings and photographs for identification. Includes all locally indigenous species.
Three Decades of Conservation 1976 - 2006 : The History of the South Gippsland Conservation Society, Mary Ellis (2007) $20 or DVD $7.50
Launched at the AGM in 2007, the Society's history gives biographies of members, issues and campaigns, and an account of the work of the SGCS creating tracks, weeding, revegetating and conserving public land.
Gippsland
Botanical Ladies, Terri Allen (2007) $25
Terri Allen researched and wrote this publication about the work of early field naturalists in Gippsland.
People & Plants : A history of gardening in Victoria, Mary Ellis (2003) $10
"A diverse and fascinating collection of information on Victorian gardening." - The Age. With biographies of 33 interesting and influential gardeners and practical how-to-grow notes about popular garden plants, both exotic and indigenous, including their cultivation history in Australia.
A selection of
Children's Books by Steve Parish & Rebecca Johnson
Delightfully photographed by Steve Parish, these stories written for children by Rebecca Johnson are sure to please. Over 35 stories.
Dinosaur Dreaming (book) by Leslie Kool $20.00 - CD $10.00 Education Kit $30
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