Andy loves nature and has such a respect and love for animals and creatures of all kinds. He loves learning about the great outdoors!
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Receive Text UpdatesAndy said what he loves most about nature is how everything in nature has a “job” and helps the environment somehow. For example he loves how the little worms he and his siblings find after the rain help break down their compost pile in their yard. Andy has earned Jr. Ranger badges at many National Parks in the United States and has visited at least 11 including Yellowstone, Gateway Arch, Teddy Roosevelt and Yosemite National Parks!
Andy says it’s hard to choose just one animal, but if he absolutely has to pick he would pick insects, or bees. They constantly are working and contributing to the environment. However with kids this answer changes weekly, and last week his favorite was a Koala Bear because their cuteness makes his siblings so happy.
Playing with his siblings! Andy is the oldest of 4 children, and takes the role of big brother seriously! He loves to play and teach his siblings what he knows about nature and life in general. Andy loves Jesus with his whole heart and shares that love for the Lord with everyone he meets. As Andy says, “God created all of the nature we see and he loves us so much he gave us cool plants and animals to study and enjoy!” He loves to travel to new places and has visited about a dozen National Parks.
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