If I remember correctly you have to start a Story line with the Janitor at the lake. I think you have to talk to him at a specific time, so check on him everyday at every time. This will lead to a story so you can talk to Ruth again.
I talked to him and he mentions the forest (keeping vague for the sake of scrollers) but I don't see anything new for me to do in order to progress. (Don't worry, turns out I needed to reread what was in the bin)
