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Ruby McConnell

BOOKS

Wilderness and the American Spirit cover

Wilderness and the American Spirit challenges us to confront the stories we tell ourselves about the West and reckon with a centuries-long pattern of resource extraction above all else.

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Ground Truth a Geological Survey of Life

Ground Truth depicts a rapidly changing environment and a population slowly awakening to the realities of land use, pollution, and a changing climate. An urgent book with a heartfelt call to action.

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A Woman's Guide to the Wilderness

Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this personable guide to outdoor adventure. This fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” to staying safe.

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Girl's Guide to the Wild

This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and hiking basics, maps, weather, and first aid, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.

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My Nature Journal and Activity Book

This interactive field journal and activity book for girls focuses on the outdoors, nature and science, and is organized by season, with lots of room for creativity.

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EXCERPTS

From Ground Truth

“Castles Made of Sand: As Sea Levels Rise, Coastal Homeowners’ Efforts to Save Their Properties Are Putting Their Neighbors at Risk” in Oregon Humanities

“Out of the Woods: A Chance Encounter, A Lost Boy, and Endangered Forest” in Oregon Humanities

“On Weather: Rains” in Entropy Magazine

“What Lies Beneath- The Re-education of a Young Environmentalist” in Burnt Pine

From A Woman’s Guide to the Wild

“Unexpected Weather Circumstances While Camping” in Mother Earth News

“Camping Considerations for Older Adults” in Mother Earth News

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ARTICLES

"That Damnable Applegate Road" in Alta Serial

"Things that Could Not Be Avoided" in Alta Serial

"The Toxins Beneath Us: The Hidden Catastrophe of Groundwater Contamination" in Oregon Humanities

"The Toxic Truth About Your Christmas Tree" in Mother Jones

"What the Eruption of Mt. St. Helens Can Teach Us About Real-Time Disasters" in Literary Hub

"Out of the Woods" in Oregon Humanities

"Castles Made of Sand" in Oregon Humanities

"The View from Council Crest" in Oregon Humanities

"Things Gleaned" in Oregon Humanities

Mossy creek and boardwalk

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