Everyday Hero Avalon Theisen has definitely found her niche.
The 11-year-old Tampa girl loves all things amphibious.
Frogs, snakes and other creatures fill her world with science, color and wonder.
"The Hyla cinerea Green tree frog ... is also known as the weather frog or the rain frog because big choruses can erupt after or before it rains," she states.
Avalon is also the founder of Conserve It Forward. She established the group to teach and inspire others about taking care of the earth.
"Frogs are a very important part of our environment," she says.
"They are an indicator species. They have permeable skin, meaning chemicals and gasses and pollution can all pass through it easily."
Her website contains information on the animals and videos of her speaking before groups.
She also discusses digital frog dissection on her web page as an alternative to a fatal approach.
Avalon also started a small business selling bottle cap items, magnets, necklaces and key chains.
The business has raised more than $1,500.
All money goes to conservation causes.
Avalon is also one of ten national winners of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.
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