Ruby McConnell

Ruby McConnell is a registered geologist and outdoor adventurer who writes about nature, art, and culture with a particular emphasis on the intersection of the environment and human experience. A recipient of numerous honors, including the Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship, she has written extensively about the Pacific Northwest and the environment in scientific and literary journals. McConnell is the author of A Girl’s Guide to the Wild, A Woman’s Guide to the Wild, and The Nature Journal and Activity Book. She lives in Oregon with her husband, Paul.