Suzanne Jackson has been wandering the backcountry of the Roaring Fork valley and environs for the last thirty years. She strives to capture the magic of wild landscapes and their inhabitants, with pencil, pastel and watercolor.

“Creating my art promotes an Earthwise awareness and intensifies my connection with nature. I hope it brings inspiration to you and furthers all our conservation efforts.”

Contact Suzanne at: sjackson@40bworks.com

The Sagebrush Steppe is a special environment at lower elevations in our valley and in the West. This fragile ecosystem supports an abundance of flora and fauna, including the iconic Sage-grouse that is an Indicator species. Yet human modifications have strongly impacted Sagebrush habitat, resulting in an estimated 80% decline in Sage-grouse populations range-wide since 1965. Although the Sage-grouse is listed as a sensitive species, historically protection efforts have been jeopardized. There’s an opportunity to help! In November 2021, the BLM announced a public comment period to review renewed Greater Sage-grouse protection plans. Read more at https://www.blm.gov/programs/fish-and-wildlife/sage-grouse