Heat of Summer Days in the Reserve

by Barbara Dixson
photos by Steve Faber

Without Steve’s wife, Jackie Meyers, we wouldn’t have this up-close glimpse of a green heron. Jackie regularly walks, lingering, in the Reserve. She’s been keeping an eye out for this lovely bird, spotted it beside Lake Joanis one day, and called Steve to come over with his camera.

This little robin family took up residence with humans, choosing to live just alongside Schmeeckle Reserve.
Painted turtle sunning itself on the edge of the lake on a hot summer day