Greater Nashua

NASHUA - Gavin Ryan, a fifth grade student at Amherst Street Elementary School, is currently competing in this year’s Junior Ranger contest sponsored by Ranger Rick Magazine. His mother, Jennifer Ryan, said he is one of five remaining contestants in his age group. “He’s finished first in all three rounds,” she said, adding that contestants rely on votes to advance in the competition. The link to vote for Gavin is available at https://jr-ranger.org/2026/gavin-8531. One winner from each age group will advance to the final round. The competition ends on June 4 and the winner will be announced on June 19. Should Gavin win the competition, he would be featured in Ranger Rick, have an exclusive wildlife experience with renowned biologist Jeff Corwin and receive $20,000. Ryan said she first learned about the contest while scrolling through Facebook one night. She did ...