LAND OF DISCOVERY Mount Diablo has attracted some famous botanists over the years, including David Douglas, Alice Eastwood, and John Howell. Learn their stories—and those of the modern-day explorers following in their footsteps.

Presented by SAVE MOUNT DIABLO in partnership with the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association.

Featuring Heath Bartosh

Photographs: Scott Hein, Stephen Joseph, Troy Montemayor

and Seth Adams, Heath Bartosh, Steve Edwards, Brad Heckman, Helovi/istock, Joan Hamilton, Shawn Hanrahan/Texas A&M, Jepson Herbarium, Al Johnson, Neal Kramer/Strybing Arboretum, SWKrullImaging/iStock, Kit Leong/iStock, Marshman, Carl Osborn, Bill Sattler, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Arturo Reina Sanchez, Spyglass Hill, Terry Tomkins/USDA, Charles Webber/Cal Academy of Sciences, Westphalia/iStock

Music: Podington Bear, Phil Heywood

Fire Recovery Illustration: Laura Cunningham, Bay Nature Magazine

Production, Narration: Joan Hamilton