Josie’s love for nature, eagerness to learn, and passion for protecting the great outdoors while traveling across the USA.
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What is Jr. Ranger?
Learn moreJosie loves nature because of the beautiful sunny skies, the variety of animals and all of the surprises she finds while on trails, hiking. Being outside makes her feel happy, calm, and free. She especially loves the flowers and all of the different animals she discovers, such as butterflies, bees and all the birds and deer. One of her favorite things is leaving different types of food and seeds out for the animals to enjoy in our yard, so she can watch them and research about them.
Josie’s favorite animal is a stingray because she thinks they’re so pretty and they always look like they’re smiling. She loves how their smooth, flat bodies glide through the water like they’re flying. When she watches them swim, it makes her feel excited and happy. Josie likes how they seem friendly, like they’re saying hello with their little smiles and fins. If she could, Josie would love to swim with stingrays one day, just to see them up close and glide along beside them.
Josie loves being outside, especially when she gets to swim, hike, or garden. Swimming is one of her favorite summer activities because it makes her feel like being a mermaid in her own little ocean. When she hikes, she loves looking for cool rocks, spotting animals, and finding flowers growing wild along the path. Her top favorite outdoor activity is gardening. Josie loves digging in the dirt, planting seeds, and watering her flowers every day.
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