The Mogollon Highlands: A Naturalist’s Perspective

Join naturalist and explorer David Gilligan for a journey through the natural history of the Mogollon Highlands. Drawing on decades of observation and exploration, David will examine the geologic forces, ecological communities, and biogeographic patterns that make this region so distinctive. From sky islands and grasslands to forests and canyons, discover the landscapes, plants, animals, and deep-time processes that define the Mogollon Highlands and reveal its place within the broader story of the American Southwest.