He’s brave, curious, and wild at heart—holding snakes, raising tadpoles, and exploring in the woods. Nature’s his playground and passion!
Thank you for generously supporting Harlan 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 moreWhat Harlan loves most about nature is discovering the amazing variety of creatures God created. From the tiniest insect to the largest animal, each one has unique and special traits. He enjoys learning about them all and finds joy in sharing that knowledge with others.
Harlan’s favorite animal right now is the black rat snake—it changes weekly! He once held one he found in our yard. He loves it because “they swallow stuff whole” and finds it fascinating how they move and climb so easily without any legs.
Harlan’s favorite outdoor activity is exploring nature in our yard, hunting for insects and lizards. He also enjoys searching for crawdads and salamanders in the creek. After school, he heads outside to see what new creatures he can discover.
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