Kingston was born a Jr. Ranger because his heart beats for nature. At 7 years old, he knows his local wild life, plants and trees.
Thank you for generously supporting Kingston 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 he loves most about nature is discovering the hidden connections between animals and the environment. He believes every croak, howl, and chirp tells a story about the world around us. Whether it’s listening to owls in the trees behind his house or spotting animal tracks on a trail, he finds magic in the details. He explores with courage, curiosity, & a big green heart. Nature makes him feel curious, calm, & connected- & he loves knowing that by caring for it, he’s making a difference.
Owls are Kingston’s favorite animal because they feel magical—wise, mysterious & always watching from the shadows. A few species live in the timber behind his house, & he loves hearing their calls echo through the trees at night. To Kingston, owls are like guardians of the forest, silent & powerful. He admires how they thrive in the dark, & how important they are to the ecosystem by keeping rodent populations balanced. Their presence reminds him that nature is full of wonder, even after sunset.
Kingston loves listening to the calls of frogs and toads on quiet nights. As an assistant DNR volunteer for the local frog and toad survey, he takes his role seriously—helping monitor amphibian populations to understand how humans impact their habitats. He’s fascinated by how frogs can tell us about the health of our environment, and he feels proud knowing his efforts help protect them. For Kingston, nature isn’t just something to explore—it’s something to care for, study and speak up for.
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