Steve
@smaress.bsky.social
I am a Master Naturalist dedicated to the preservation of native plants and wildlife, which help to keep our planet healthy. I also enjoy genealogy, and family history.
This morning the full "Beaver" moon peeked out between the fall colors before setting in the western sky. Enjoy the day and the season.
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This morning the full "Beaver" moon peeked out between the fall colors before setting in the western sky. Enjoy the day and the season.
Halloween sunrise. Enjoy the day.
October 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Halloween sunrise. Enjoy the day.
Some early autumn 🍂 colors today on my walk.
October 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Some early autumn 🍂 colors today on my walk.
This small grasshopper wanted its picture taken while I was out seed harvesting today at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy.
September 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This small grasshopper wanted its picture taken while I was out seed harvesting today at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy.
This dragonfly stopped to let me take this picture while I was doing volunteer work at Kishwauketoe.
September 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This dragonfly stopped to let me take this picture while I was doing volunteer work at Kishwauketoe.
Beautiful full moon rising last night at the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy.
September 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Beautiful full moon rising last night at the Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy.
I just finished reading "An Officer and a Spy" by Robert Harris. This historical fiction book was well written, taking place in France during the late 1800's. A good read, which I enjoyed.
August 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I just finished reading "An Officer and a Spy" by Robert Harris. This historical fiction book was well written, taking place in France during the late 1800's. A good read, which I enjoyed.
Peaceful scene overlooking the lake in Fontana this morning.
April 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Peaceful scene overlooking the lake in Fontana this morning.
Migrating birds swimming peacefully on the lake this tranquil morning.
April 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Migrating birds swimming peacefully on the lake this tranquil morning.
Morning visitor in my yard.
April 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Morning visitor in my yard.
Ready to launch for 2025! 🚤
March 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ready to launch for 2025! 🚤
Sure sign of Spring with the piers going in along the lake.
March 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Sure sign of Spring with the piers going in along the lake.
Looking East with the lake in the distance on my walk during this chilly Spring morning in Wisconsin.
March 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Looking East with the lake in the distance on my walk during this chilly Spring morning in Wisconsin.
I have been reading this series of "Mailboat" books. A fictional murder mystery that takes place in Lake Geneva WI. While reading, I can easily visualize the actions taking place, being that I live in this area. I know the author, and she plans to write 3-4 more books in this series.
February 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I have been reading this series of "Mailboat" books. A fictional murder mystery that takes place in Lake Geneva WI. While reading, I can easily visualize the actions taking place, being that I live in this area. I know the author, and she plans to write 3-4 more books in this series.
I'm reading a fascinating book about the inaccurate Carbon 14 time stamping of the Shroud of Turin and new technology, which provides a more accurate account of the Shrouds authenticity.
February 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I'm reading a fascinating book about the inaccurate Carbon 14 time stamping of the Shroud of Turin and new technology, which provides a more accurate account of the Shrouds authenticity.
Reading a fascinating book about the Shroud of Turin, which describes the flawed Carbon 14 time dating of the Shroud, and newer technology that more accurately dates the Shroud to the time Christ died.
February 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Reading a fascinating book about the Shroud of Turin, which describes the flawed Carbon 14 time dating of the Shroud, and newer technology that more accurately dates the Shroud to the time Christ died.
The west end of the lake has finally frozen over today. 🌡🥶
January 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The west end of the lake has finally frozen over today. 🌡🥶
Thousands of birds assembled by the west end of the lake this morning. Canadian geese, Coots, Loons, Mallard ducks, and even 2 Swans. Beautiful site.
January 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Thousands of birds assembled by the west end of the lake this morning. Canadian geese, Coots, Loons, Mallard ducks, and even 2 Swans. Beautiful site.
Another beautiful day for a walk by the lake today. The Canadian geese seem to enjoy being by the beach on this 6-degree morning. 🥶
January 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Another beautiful day for a walk by the lake today. The Canadian geese seem to enjoy being by the beach on this 6-degree morning. 🥶
Beautiful clear morning by the lake. Interesting ice forming on the rocks by the shore, with some thin ice beginning to cover the lake.
January 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Beautiful clear morning by the lake. Interesting ice forming on the rocks by the shore, with some thin ice beginning to cover the lake.
Winter solstice beauty at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy in Williams Bay WI this morning.
December 21, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Winter solstice beauty at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy in Williams Bay WI this morning.
The coots are huddled together, probably to stay warm on this 8 degree morning at the lake.
December 5, 2024 at 3:38 PM
The coots are huddled together, probably to stay warm on this 8 degree morning at the lake.
Coots! A sure sign of the winter season here in Wisconsin.
November 23, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Coots! A sure sign of the winter season here in Wisconsin.
Foggy November morning here in Wisconsin.
November 18, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Foggy November morning here in Wisconsin.
I thought it would be fitting to share some of the beauty of Autumn as my first post on Bluesky. 🙂
October 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM
I thought it would be fitting to share some of the beauty of Autumn as my first post on Bluesky. 🙂