Callista, 5 loves bugs, animals and exploring outside. She reminds people not to litter because she knows even the smallest creatures matter
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Receive Text UpdatesWhat I love most about nature is how everything works together. Plants give us fruits and vegetables, animals have homes, and even tiny insects help keep nature healthy. Animals make me feel happy and peaceful inside, and I love learning about insects because they are important little helpers.
My favorite animal is a bear because they have big claws and are very strong. Bears are really good hunters and know how to survive in nature. I think they are amazing animals.
My favorite outdoor activity is bug hunting. I love finding insects and learning about them because they are important for nature. It is also special to me because bug hunting is the last memory I have with my great grandpa Mike, who has passed this last year. He loved the outdoors and it brought our whole Knibbe family together. My favorite bugs to catch are butterflies and dragonflies!
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