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Baron’s Inspiring Journey in the Jr. Ranger Competition

Fair lawn boy competes in Jr. Ranger competition, a nationwide campaign raising funds and awareness for the National Wildlife Federation.

Baron’s favorite pastime is fishing. Here he is holding a pickerel he caught ice fishing.
Baron’s favorite pastime is fishing. Here he is holding a pickerel he caught ice fishing.

Baron, a Fair Lawn resident is a quarter finalist in Colossal’s Jr. Ranger competition, a nationwide campaign raising funds and awareness for the National Wildlife Federation, a 501(c)(3) charity that is dedicated to protecting America's wildlife and wild places for future generations. For nearly 90 years, they have led conservation efforts across the country, working to restore habitats, combat climate change, and inspire millions to care for nature.

As an avid angler, herper and entomologist, Baron is passionate about making sure nature’s ecosystem continues to thrive (especially the little ones that can get overlooked). Through this competition, Baron has the opportunity to bring awareness and hopefully pique new interests into a world that has little to no voice. This experience has been incredibly meaningful because he now feels like it’s more than just a hobby-he feels like he is representing nature and making a difference!
If he wins, it shows that people are interested in his cause and that’s what gets him excited! He would use the prize money to make habitats to help educate people on nature and the ecosystem. But most importantly it gives him the opportunity to be more connected to nature and explore his passion.
Baron would love your support. You can vote free daily using the link below.

https://jr-ranger.org/2025/bar...

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