Maverick’s nickname is “The Free Range Kid,” because if there’s a piece of nature to explore, he’s going to be there.
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Start Their AdventureMaverick loves “expecting nature” (respecting nature). He plants flowers for the pollinators, and loves to fish.
“ my favorite animal is the rattlesnake because it rattles and warns us to get away and I think that’s really cool.”
“Play hide and seek.”
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