Hi friends and family, near and far!

Our son, Zanai, is on a mission to make sure more kids can experience the magic of Nature Rangers Wilderness Programs. This has been the best part of his educational journey by far—he never wants to miss a day! It’s where kids build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for the outdoors.

Unfortunately, not every child has the opportunity to join. That’s why Zanai is raising funds to help more kids experience the joy of climbing trees, making mud pies, and learning that getting dirty is fun!

We informed Zanai that the 2025 Santa Barbara scholarship fundraising goal is $36,000, and he wants to help make it happen. True to the mission of empowering children with the tools to thrive, this program integrates immersive nature experiences specifically designed to nurture emotional well-being and resilience. Zanai has felt this impact firsthand and dreams of becoming a Counselor one day so he can help even more kids enjoy this special place.

To make this happen, Zanai will be fundraising at local grocery stores and running his own lemonade stand to contribute! Every dollar goes directly toward giving more children the chance to explore, play, and grow in nature.

Can you help us reach this goal? Any amount, big or small, makes a difference. And if you can’t donate, sharing this with your friends and family would mean the world to us!

Let’s get more kids outside and make nature accessible to all!

With thanks, love, and blessings,

Lauren and Joe

On behalf of Zanai (age 7)