Charlotte is curious, kind, and loves nature. She's eager to learn, help others, and protect the outdoors—perfect for a Junior Ranger!
Thank you for generously supporting Charlotte in this year’s competition. Your participation helps empower the National Wildlife Federation in their mission to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and inspire the next generation of conservationists.
What is Jr. Ranger?
Learn moreCharlotte’s love for nature runs deeper than just admiration—it is a bond, an unspoken connection that gives her peace, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. What she loves most about nature isn’t any one flower, tree, or animal, but rather the rhythm and interconnectedness of it all. For Charlotte, nature is both teacher and sanctuary, where every breeze carries a lesson and every shadow tells a story.
Charlotte’s favorite animal is the fox, and not just because of its beauty. What draws her in most is the fox’s balance of mystery, intelligence, and adaptability. To Charlotte, the fox is a creature that walks the line between worlds—wild and tame, daylight and darkness, silence and sudden movement. It’s an animal that mirrors much of how she sees herself: observant, clever, and a little elusive.
Charlotte’s favorite outdoor activity is hiking, especially through forested trails where the canopy filters sunlight into dappled patterns on the ground. For her, hiking isn’t about speed or reaching a destination—it’s about immersion. She loves the rhythm of her footsteps on soil, the scent of pine and damp leaves, and the quiet hum of life all around her. Hiking gives her space to breathe, think, and observe without pressure.
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