Help Build the Future of Outdoor Learning
On March 3, 2020, Ruby Ranch launched Little Rubies, a nonprofit with a simple but bold vision: to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences where children can grow through nature, agriculture, creativity, and play.
Today, that vision has become so much more than we ever imagined.
In 2025, more than 3,300 children visited Ruby Ranch through our Farm & Nature Preschool, Kindergarten, Summer Camps, School Field Trips, Farm Tours, Open Hours, and community events. In 2026 we’ve already welcomed almost 4,000 children!
Every child who visits our Ranch leaves with muddy boots, curious minds, and unforgettable memories.
With your support, we can continue growing opportunities for children to connect with nature, discover their strengths, and simply enjoy being kids.
Why Your Gift Matters
At Ruby Ranch, we're reimagining what childhood and education can look like. We believe children learn best when they can explore a creek, build a fort, care for animals, plant a garden, create art outdoors, and discover the world through hands-on experiences.
This isn't just another school. It's a community movement that values curiosity, kindness, creativity, and the outdoors.
As a nonprofit, every donation helps us continue providing these experiences for thousands of children each year.
Your generosity supports:
Healthy meals and snacks
Exceptional licensed educators
Curriculum and learning materials
Art, STEM, and outdoor programming
Playground and outdoor learning spaces
Animal care and farm experiences
Scholarships for families
Facility improvements and maintenance
Whether your gift is $25 or $2,500, you're helping create a place where children can learn, play, and thrive.
Our Current Priority
Expanding Outdoor Play & Learning
We're excited to continue growing Ruby Ranch! While our BIG dream is to renovate the barn to grow our programming. We also like to focus our mission on manageable projects annually that can impact ALL children that come to this space. Current projects include:
Expanding our outdoor natural playground to meet the needs of kids ages 2-12.
Expanding our outdoor learning spaces with rocks, logs, outdoor seating, and a pavilion
Installing a much-needed sidewalk along our parking area for safety when arriving and departing
Expanding playground fencing for safety while children are free playing.
These improvements will benefit not only our Little Rubies students but also the thousands of children who visit Ruby Ranch each year through summer camps, field trips, homeschool programs, and community events. Every gift helps bring this vision to life.
Every Gift Creates Opportunity
Unlike many private schools that receive financial support through a church or larger organization, Little Rubies relies on the generosity of families, businesses, foundations, and community members who believe in our mission. Together, we're building something that will impact children for generations. Thank you for believing in outdoor learning, in childhood, and in the power of community.
Community Spotlight
One of the greatest blessings of Ruby Ranch has been the people who believe in this mission.
Supporters like Lucille, who has faithfully invested in Little Rubies for several years, have helped us expand programming, hire exceptional licensed educators, enhance indoor and outdoor learning spaces, and welcome thousands more children to the Ranch.
Her generosity reminds us that one person truly can make a lasting difference.
Every donor, whether giving once, monthly, or annually, becomes part of the Ruby Ranch story. The impact of individual donors like Lucille extends far beyond financial contributions. Their belief in our mission allows us to:
- Increase access to hands-on education for students from diverse backgrounds
- Expand our curriculum and outdoor learning spaces to inspire curiosity and connection with nature
- Support operational sustainability so we can continue to serve more families year after year
Every donation, at any amount, truly creates ripples of change that extend throughout our community. When you give to Ruby Ranch, you’re not just supporting a program; you’re investing in the future of education, getting our youth to foster a love for nature, and ensuring that children have the unique opportunity to learn in an environment where they can thrive.
Join us in making a difference. Together, we're creating a place where children can wonder, explore, create, and belong
🌾 Ways to Give
You may donate toward:
Greatest Need
Playground Expansion
Scholarships
Summer Camps
Field Trips
Animal Care
Farm & Nature School
Outdoor Classrooms
If you have another idea for your gift, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at rubyranchbarn@gmail.com.
Prefer to Mail a Check?
Checks made payable to Little Rubies are always appreciated and allow 100% of your gift to go directly toward our mission.
Mail to:
Little Rubies
c/o Ruby Ranch
361 290th Avenue
Pemberton, MN 56078