Nature is home for Ava (10) & Mya (6). As second-generation Jr. Rangers, they explore, protect, and care for the Earth with big hearts.
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Learn MoreAva loves how quiet nature can be- she notices the tiny details like birds, insects, and animal tracks, and often sketches what she finds. Mya loves the adventure of it all: running through the forest, turning over rocks, and discovering anything that moves, crawls, or hops. For both of them, nature feels like a giant playground where every walk becomes a new discovery
Ava loves animals of all kinds, but she’s especially drawn to gentle creatures like deer and foxes. She’s fascinated by how animals live and communicate in the wild and is always the first to spot them on a hike. Mya loves anything that moves- frogs, salamanders, bugs, birds. If it hops or wiggles, she wants to see it up close. She’s fearless and endlessly curious about the natural world.
Exploring together. Whether it’s hiking a trail, looking for animal tracks, or turning over rocks near the water, they love discovering what’s hiding in nature. Ava often brings along a notebook to draw what she finds, while Mya is on a mission to spot the next frog, bug, or bird. Every walk turns into an adventure.
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