Donna L. Erickson is a consultant on open-space conservation in the Rocky Mountain West and was an associate professor of landscape architecture and planning at the University of Michigan for sixteen years. Erickson has published extensively in design, planning, and conservation journals and is also the author of MetroGreen: Connecting Open Space in North American Cities.

Donna L. Erickson’s Rooted at the Edge (Bison Books, 2025) paints a portrait of a ranching community in a threatened landscape steeped in history, conflict, and beauty. In this narrative nonfiction work, Donna L. Erickson explores the hilly skirt of ground at the northern boundary of Missoula, Montana, separating the town from the wilderness beyond. The North Hills region represents the critical—and often highly personal—issues at play at the edge of many western towns.

Join the author for these upcoming book talks, readings, signings, and more!

Barnes and Noble (Missoula, MT) welcomes Donna L. Erickson on July 12th for a book signing from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

A New Angle with Five Valleys Land Trust (Missoula, MT) Donna L. Erickson, Bruce Bugbee, and Greg Tollefson will discuss their novels and land conservation with host of the New Angle podcast, Justin Angle, on July 17th. The event will consist of a light meal, drinks and book signings. You can RSVP and learn more about the event here!

Book and Game Co (Walla, WA) welcomes Erickson on July 19th for a book signing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Big Sky Community Library (Big Sky, MT) welcomes Donna L. Erickson on July 31st for a book reading and signing from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Butte Silver Bow Public Library (Butte, MT) welcomes Erickson on August 1st for a book reading event starting at 12 p.m.

The Bookstore (Dillon, MT) welcomes Donna L. Erickson on August 2nd for a book reading and discussion from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Coeur d’Alene Public Library (Coeur d’Alene, ID) welcomes Donna L. Erickson on August 14th for a book reading, signing, and discussion starting at 5:30 p.m.

View more upcoming events with Donna L. Erickson here.