He loves the outdoors. He especially enjoys playing in the creek. He likes to hatch praying mantis’s and watch butterflies cocoon and hatch.
You decide who will appear in a Ranger Rick magazine and take home $20,000
What is Jr. Ranger?
Learn MoreThe beauty and calming presence of being outside. He LOVES exploring in body of water and is fascinated by animals.
He likes salamanders because they’re cute and cool.
Playing soccer and basketball. Playing in our local woods and walking in the creek.
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