 8-Year-Old  8-Year-Old Maya Zrihen's Determination to Protect National Parks Determination to Protect National Parks

Maya Zrihen, an 8-year-old, lost her collection of Junior Officer badges while playing outside.

Instead of giving up, Maya took initiative and wrote letters to the parks requesting replacement badges.

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Maya's letters showcased her resilience, responsibility, and love for nature

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Not only did Maya receive new badges, but she also received personal responses from the park officers.

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Maya's story emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and instilling environmental stewardship in children.

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Each Youngster Outside program that permits families with fourth graders to visit government lands for nothing.

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We truly love the way that the officers required some investment to answer back since those are vigorously visited parks

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Her inspiring efforts remind us to appreciate and safeguard our national parks for future generations.

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