**Mia's POV**
"Mia!" Sarah's mom waved me over. "Thank God you're here. I was starting to think I was the only parent crazy enough to bring enough supplies."
I laughed, setting my bag down next to hers. "Great minds think alike. What did you bring?"
"Everything," she said.
"Okay, families!" Mrs. Rodriguez called out, clapping her hands to get everyone's attention. "Let's gather in a circle so we can start our nature adventure!"
The children immediately ran toward her, forming a somewhat chaotic circle on the grass. Parents followed more slowly, some looking enthusiastic, others checking their watches.
"Today we're going to explore Central Park and see what kinds of wildlife we can find," Mrs. Rodriguez announced. "Who can tell me what kind of animals might live in the park?"
"Squirrels!" shouted about ten children at once.
"Birds!" added Emma.
"Dogs!" said one boy.
"Those are pets, not wildlife," Ethan corrected seriously.
"Actually," Mrs. Rodriguez said with a smile, "dogs are anima
