Jovanna is a girl with a passion for protecting animals and their homes! This nature lover has done so much for so many animals, and the American Badger is no exception. We were blown away by Jovanna’s efforts to help the American badger and spread the word about their threats and challenges so we’ve asked her to share her awesome story!
Hi! My name is Jovanna and I am ten years old!
I have loved animals since I was just a baby, especially animals you could keep as a pet. Then, I only had a dog and a cat but now, I have a dog, two cats, two horses 
and four fish! My passion for critters large and small has developed beyond just pets. Now, I love animals found in the wild just as much. Part of my love for animals comes from having spent so much time on my family’s farm, where I have seen many, many creatures. At the farm, I like skiing, hiking and climbing trees. As a result of all this, I am very connected to nature.
When I found out so many wild animals were endangered, I was very upset. Since then, I have done many fundraisers for animals, including the panda, tiger and polar bear too. I believe that every person should do their part to preserve nature. I feel very, very strongly about that, and so when the opportunity to fundraise for Earth Rangers came up, I was so excited!
I heard about the charity through my friends at school where Earth Rangers had previously visited. They were very impressed with the presentation, so they joined Earth Rangers to protect the Wood Thrush, and Woodland Caribou. They recommended it to me, as well. So, I went on the website and created an account to help save the American Badger.
Wow! I never knew FUN-draising could be so fun! I like playing the games, and reading the blog, but mostly, I love raising money, knowing it’s going to a great charity, and a great cause. I sent out a few e-mails, and the results were remarkable! Lots of the people I contacted donated, and sent e-mails back. They were so supportive! I got so inspired that I wanted to enlighten and empower more people by spreading the word and asking for donations. I did this by visiting my neighbours. I made an information sheet with facts about the American badger’s threats, what donations would help with, and the charity, Earth Rangers. I also included the name and picture of the American Badger. Lots of people were inspired, most donated, and 4 people even created accounts for their own children. By the end of my campaign, I had raised more money than I ever thought I could. It was amazing!
I love Earth Rangers because it is interactive, inspiring, friendly and empowers CHILDREN. I recommend Earth Rangers to anyone who loves animals, and wants to make a difference.
Thanks, Jovanna! You have done some outstanding work and we are glad to have you as a member of the Super Ranger team! Look out for another update from Jovanna this April as she shares with us her Top Ten Ways Kids Can Help the Environment
hi Jovanna I love animals sooooooooooooooooooooo much and I want t raise money for my birthday.
Evan
Dear Ranger56198808
The beluga is an amazing animal! I’m sure that if you put your mind to it you can raise a lot of money for them.
It is great that you are interested in saving our planet.
Jovanna
@ Ranger 5198936,
It is amazing to meet so many great animal lovers like you. You are on the right path to helping all these wonderful animals just by joining Earth Rangers. I would be delighted to be friends with anyone who appreciates animals as much as you.
🙂
Jovanna
@ Ranger 56198905,
Some people really understand the value of nature, and you are one of them. You are right by saying that animals are worth as much as a diamond, if not more. As well as being as valuable, animals share the same rare beauty, and delicateness that a diamond possesses. People like you are sure to make a difference in wildlife. It’s great that you are aware of how your actions affect the environment, and I’m sure your love of animals has inspired you to do so. You are doing an amazing job of protecting nature!
Jovanna
Dear Mady,
I have read your post many times, and I find it extremely inspiring that you had the selfishness to sell your iPod. You are clearly the kind of person who loves animals to a huge extent, and it is not hard to see why you are a Super Ranger. Keep on saving animals!
😉
Jovanna
P.S I love the picture on your post. Its amazing!
Hi maia,
Awesome! I love the beluga whale. They are soooo cute. Its great that you are helping animals more than some adults ever will, and your only 9!
Great job
Jovanna
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hi Jovanna ,
I am trying to help the blanding turtles!!!
I think your story is inspires many people because you had 1 dog 1 cat to many animals
it is true I person can make a difference and you made a huge difference
I wanna raise money to help the animal im trying to protect if you look at my page I am raising 25$
I know its not a lot but I want to start little to BIG!!!! do you think its a good idea
please right back
Dear bri031
Good job for supporting the blandings turtles. Starting small is a good idea, but even $25 is an amazing contribution to help our animals. I hope that you can reach your goal.
You are making a difference!
Jovanna
😉
hey Jovanna maby lf you try to puting soil from you backyard in to a cup of water and do the same with packeged soil and see what is diffrent for the bees to know how ther disapearing.
wright what happened on the comments.
hi