Damia is a fearless barefoot explorer who loves wildlife, foraging, and backpacking. She inspires others to respect and protect nature.
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Receive Text UpdatesDamia loves learning about nature and having adventures. She loves running in the woods, playing in creeks, feeling moss under her bare feet, and discovering new critters and plants. She says nature feels like a place where she can explore new things and have fun. She loves knowing she is being helpful to insects and animals by cleaning trash from trails, and respecting their home. She has been known to hold funerals for her bug friends. Being in nature makes her feel at home, and happy.
Damia loves flamingos because she thinks they are beautiful, different, and a little silly. She loves their bright pink color, their fluffy babies, and how they stand on one leg. She loves animals of all kinds though, especially small creatures like bugs and bees because she feels they are often overlooked. She believes every animal matters and deserves kindness and protection.
Damia's favorite outdoor activities are hiking, exploring creeks, mushroom hunting, camping, and rock climbing. She often leads hikes because she enjoys finding the trail and helping others navigate them. She enjoys hiking barefoot to feel connected to nature and thinks every trip is an adventure. Damia loves being outside because it lets her explore, learn, and care for nature at the same time. Rain, snow, or shine. She's out there
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