The adjacent open field lent itself to Ruby’s introversion and fondness of plant life, ladybugs, and daydreaming.
The ditch offered a concrete bridge at one end and pond at the other-perfect for splashing around with tadpoles and water striders. Countryside, she ventured into a eucalyptus-lined dirt ditch during the summer months of her childhood. Ruby was born and raised in Fresno, California, where she was exposed to various forms of the outdoors.
Director of Programs & Operations Ruby Rodríguez