My kid is the next Junior Ranger because they have a huge heart for nature and a curious mind that never stops asking questions. They notice
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What is Jr. Ranger?
Learn moreHe loves that nature is full of surprises! One day he might find a wiggly worm, the next a cool rock shaped like a heart. He loves how trees wave in the wind, how frogs sound like they’re laughing, and how the sky changes colors like magic. Nature feels like a giant playground where every bug, leaf, and puddle has a story to tell—and he wants to hear them all!
I love Gila monsters ‘cause they look like dragons! They have bumpy skin and cool spots and live in the desert like a secret animal!
He loves hiking because it’s a real adventure! Every trail is full of surprises—bugs, animal tracks, cool rocks, and twisty trees. He feels like an explorer, using sticks as ranger tools and spotting tiny details others miss. He asks questions, climbs on logs, and loves the fresh air and bird sounds. Hiking makes him feel brave, strong, and super curious
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