Through a series of archival and contemporary photographs from his latest book about Woodland’s rich cultural history, titled Gertrude’s Oaks: The History and Legacy of Woodland’s Urban Forest, we’ll trace Woodland’s relationship with its trees spanning three centuries. Local author and historian David Wilkinson will bring to life this dynamic history while introducing attendees to several notable historical figures in Woodland’s formative years whose pens forced the community to consider its destructive tendencies towards its oak tree heritage. He will also touch on the several women leaders and women’s clubs, active during the Progressive Era, instrumental in developing Woodland’s first municipal park and the Woodland Public Library, while advocating for tree protection and organizing plantings.
Suggested Reading: Gertrude’s Oaks: The History and Legacy of Woodland’s Urban Forest, David Wilkinson, Yolo County Historical Society, 2021