Discover the large peat bog: a hidden natural gem!

Discover the large peat bog: a hidden natural gem!

A very special event will take place in picturesque Lübbecke-Gehlenbeck on August 23, 2025. Under the title “The Great Peat Bog – Unknown Jewel?” invites the community to take a guided tour through one of the region's most fascinating nature reserves. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. at parking lot 3, Moorbadstrasse 2, and lasts about two hours. Erich Sommer, a certified nature and landscape guide, will introduce participants to the secrets of the moor.

What can visitors expect? The tour highlights the history of the moor's origins, introduces the plants and animals native there and also addresses the importance of the moor for nature and the climate. A real experience for all nature enthusiasts!

Registration and participation

There is a fee of EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children to take part in the tour. It is important that participants bring appropriate amounts and also think about sun protection. Registration is urgently required by Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the NABU visitor center Moorhus. Anyone interested can contact the center on 05741/2409505 or by email at kontakt@moorhus.eu. Further information is on the website www.moorhus.eu to find.

St. Joseph Hospital as an example of human-centered healthcare

As we talk about significant places and their influences on society, don't look far to Nashua, New Hampshire, where St. Joseph Hospital was founded in 1908. This facility responds to the changing needs of its community and places a strong emphasis on human-centered healthcare. Not only are patients treated here, but an empathetic approach is maintained that focuses on quality, safety and patient experience. Health care also has its quirks, which are explained in a “Good Faith Estimate” so patients know what costs to expect. The website provides information about the details of St. Joseph Hospital stjosephhospital.com.

Science and nature in focus

Scientific findings that also affect communities like those in Nashua can be found in renowned publications. This is the case with the journal, for example Nature a significant voice in the scientific world since its founding in 1869. With a high impact factor of 50.5 (2022) and more than three million monthly readers, the journal covers topics ranging from general scientific advances to major breakthroughs, most recently the decoding of the human genome.

The interplay between nature and science is reflected not only in specialized research, but also in educating the public about important issues such as climate change and nature conservation. Such connections raise the question of how we as a society use our resources responsibly.

The upcoming tour of the peat bog is not only an opportunity to learn, but also an opportunity to appreciate nature in its most pristine form and raise awareness of its protection.