Spearheaded by Woodland Tree Foundation board member, Rolf Frankenbach, in 2020 volunteers planted about 30 seedling oak trees at Douglass Park in Woodland, located near the intersection of County Road 98 and W. El Dorado Drive. Most of the planted seedlings were valley oaks–our native keystone species– that historically covered much of the fertile bottom lands of the Sacramento Valley. Other species planted included blue oak, interior live oak, and eastern red oak.
Most of these trees have thrived and some, especially the valley oaks, are now about 15 feet tall. Eight additional oaks were planted in December 2023 in the area surrounding the segment of the path near the restrooms. In forthcoming years these trees will provide natural shade along the entire popular walking path and a haven for birds.
Take a leisurely walk around Douglass Park, one of many fabulous city parks, and enjoy all the young trees and a host of others planted near the water tank.