Ten-year-old Cochrane nature lover Nathan Epp has taken a big step toward becoming the 2025 Ranger Rick Jr. Ranger, finishing first out of 83 kids in his group during the latest round of the national competition.
Nathan is now one of 10 kids advancing to the quarterfinals, and the support of the community continues to play a huge role in his success.
His mother, Angela Epp, says they’re not exactly sure how many finalists will move on from this phase, but they know that every vote counts.
“We need to get him up there to progress,” she said.
Votes can be cast daily, and today is another 2-for-1 voting day, where each vote counts as double.
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The next cutoff is just eight days away, and Nathan's family is also hoping local businesses might step up with corporate donations, which boost vote totals while supporting the National Wildlife Federation.
If Nathan wins, he'll be featured in Ranger Rick magazine, learn from renowned wildlife expert Jeff Corwin, and he'll walk away with a $20,000 cash prize.
You can vote for free once per day and follow Nathan’s journey here.