Ruth Nolan
Ruth Nolan is a renowned poet and former wildland firefighter with significant contributions to desert conservation and literature. An English, Creative Writing, and Native American Literature professor at the College of the Desert, Palm Desert, she has authored and edited numerous works like "Ruby Mountain" and "No Place for a Puritan: The Literature of California's Deserts." A dedicated advocate for preserving California's desert landscapes, Ruth uses her writing to highlight environmental issues, intertwined with her heritage and deep connection to the Mojave Desert.
Aug. 8, 2025
S4E30: Episode 100 | Former Wildland Firefighter Ruth Nolan's Literary Mission
A distinguished voice in desert poetry and a former wildland firefighter, Ruth Nolan shares her insights into the ecological challenges and intrinsic beauty of California's deserts through her evocative poetry.