October at the Loch of Lowes

lochoflowes Climate change and the effect of human impact on the balance of our natural world (our life support system) used to be considered a fringe issue. It is now of urgent and vital importance to take action to curb the impact of fossil fuels and runaway carbon emissions. No matter what part of the planet we live in or our age, wealth, religion or occupation, we all require fresh air to breath and unpolluted water to drink.
In October there will be lot of media attention on the upcoming global summit to be held in November. Glasgow will host COP26 (26th Conference of the Parties) bringing together almost every country on the planet for a global climate summit. The decisions and agreements made at COP26 need to address the reduction of carbon producing elements if we are to manage society’s (especially western society’s) out of control and detrimental carbon emissions.
Autumn is now upon us with gorgeous hues of gold and crimson decorating the landscape all across Perthshire.
Fruit and nut bearing trees are giving up their harvest, fungi is abundant this year and crop fields are cleared for human consumption. Our skies and trees may be empty of swallows and warblers but geese and redwing are taking their places.
Blue-green algae was present in most of Perthshire’s lochs and ponds throughout the hot summer months, showing as thick, cloudy blooms or scum by September. This natural phenomenon, often at its height in hot spells with low rainfall, produces bacteria which can be very harmful to humans and dogs. If you are a dog owner, make absolutely sure there are no signs of algae or warning posters before allowing your dog to enter the water. Despite clear warnings posted in every layby beside Lowes, we witnessed many people throwing sticks into the loch to encourage their dog to enter - putting their dog at severe risk.
Things to do throughout October - tackling climate change with Nature Based solutions. Lowes will be exhibiting information and sharing quizzes around the theme of Nature Based solutions all month. Nature is fantastic at self-healing so please pop up for our 2 x all day events on Thursday 7th and Thursday 14th. We are also hoping to run a virtual Fungal Foray with a local expert sharing knowledge of our rich, local fungi: please see our website for details and to book.
Loch of the Lowes is open 10.30-17.30 Thursday - Monday (closed Tues and Wed). To avoid disappointment, make sure of a place by booking through https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do or buy a ticket on the door. Follow us on Facebook Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve or Twitter @LochoftheLowes

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