Jackson is a science fanatic. Loves being outside, playing with animals, learning about weather, and reading about nature.
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Learn MoreHe loves to know the how and why things happen the way they do. He has been an animal connoisseur since he was little but has recently expanded into weather and has endless questions about everything from fog to sandstorms.
Jackson says his favorite animal is an elephant because they are massive and intimidating but also a gentle herbivore.
Jackson loves collecting leaves, sticks, pinecones and different types of rocks. Recently he’s been fascinated with throwing those things into the stream to see if they sink like a submarine or float like a boat.
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