Why They Love Being a Student

Ren loves being a student because the world feels like one big adventure waiting to be explored. Growing up in a forest school, her classroom has always been the woods—watching the seasons change, observing animals and insects, and asking big questions about how nature works. Learning, for her, happens in forests, gardens, and vernal pools as much as in books. She loves discovering new things and sharing what she learns with friends and family.

Favorite Subject & Why

Science is Ren’s favorite subject because it helps her understand both the tiny worlds beneath her feet and the vast universe above her. She loves learning how insects, plants, and animals are connected, and she is equally fascinated by the moon, stars, and planets. Science makes her feel like an explorer—discovering patterns in nature and asking new questions about how our planet and the universe work together.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

This award would support Ren’s love of hands-on learning and exploration. It would help provide opportunities for nature-based education, science camps, travel, and programs that deepen her understanding of the natural world and the universe beyond it. Ren learns best by observing, exploring, and asking questions, and this support would nurture her curiosity while helping her grow into a thoughtful steward of our planet.