She loves nature—hiking, beach exploring, scooter rides, dirt pies, and bubbles—and is always curious, a perfect Jr. Ranger!
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Receive Text UpdatesShe attends a nature-based preschool, spending half the day outdoors. She loves birdwatching, hiking, beach activities, and kayaking.
Lani's favorite animal is the spoonbill because it has a beak shaped like a spoon, which she thinks looks really funny.
Lani loves spending time outdoors and dreams of becoming a Junior Ranger. She enjoys hiking trails, playing at the beach, riding her scooter / bike, and digging in the dirt to make “dirt pies.” She also likes blowing bubbles and exploring nature. She is always curious and excited to learn more about the world around her.
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