Inquisitive, creative, & family-focused, 10yo Emerson is a positive force! A tall, athletic adventurer who brings sunshine to every trail.
Thank you for generously supporting Emerson in this year’s competition. Your participation helps empower the National Wildlife Federation in their mission to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and inspire the next generation of conservationists.
What is Jr. Ranger?
Learn MoreThe coolest thing about nature is how it just goes on forever. It’s like a giant mystery that never ends! I love exploring water more than anything else—diving into rivers, finding hidden waterfalls, or swimming in the ocean. When I’m not in the water, I’m usually outside playing basketball and shooting hoops. No matter how much I explore or how many games I play, there’s always a new trail to follow or a bigger wave to catch. It’s the best playground because it's endless.
It’s seriously impossible to pick just one favorite animal because I’ve seen so many cool ones, like sea turtles in Hawaii and neon fish in Thailand. But if I have to choose, it’s definitely the Beluga whale! They look like giant, smiling marshmallows and they’re always chirping and whistling to each other under the ice. I love how curious they are. They actually stare back at you! Even though I love every creature I find in the water, the Beluga is the coolest one in the whole ocean.
Exploring the water is my absolute favorite thing to do outside. I’ve been lucky enough to visit beaches in Hawaii, cool island spots in Thailand, hidden underwater caves in Mexico, and huge waterfalls in the mountains. At ten years old, nothing beats jumping into a river or seeing what’s hiding in the reeds. When I’m not swimming, I’m usually playing basketball, it’s my other favorite thing to do! Whether I’m hitting a jump shot or diving into a deep pool, I just love being active.
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