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new&- reIeabe L.AIII toTevv5_ t•telea <br /> ECGENEE <br /> C <br /> February 20, 2002 <br /> CONTACT: John Moriarty, Forest Management Plan Coordinator, 682-5324 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY AT HENDRICKS PARK TO TACKLE STORM DAMAGE <br /> Hendricks Park is scheduling a volunteer work party this Saturday, February <br /> 23rd in response to offers from park patrons to help clean up damage generated from <br /> last week's wind storm. Volunteers will meet at the F.M Wilkins Picnic Shelter on <br /> Summit Avenue at 9:30 am. <br /> More than 20 trees were toppled or broken during the high winds, and about 35 <br /> rhododendrons were uprooted or broken by falling trees and limbs. A picnic table, park <br /> entry sign and lamp post were severely damaged in the storm. Park staff and other city <br /> crews have already cleared the heaviest debris, but considerable clean up remains. <br /> Last weekend volunteers removed ivy from forested areas of the park in the last <br /> of the "Gaining Ground" ivy pulling days of the winter. According to Michael Robert, <br /> Head Gardener at Hendricks Park, it was important to maintain the focus on ivy <br /> clearing, rather than shift that attention to storm clean up. "The Forest Management <br /> Plan prioritizes invasive plant removal," said Robert, "and we really wanted to do as <br /> much as we could before the native bulbs and perennials begin to emerge in the <br /> coming weeks. Now we can focus volunteer efforts on storm clean up." <br /> This Saturday's volunteer party will work until 1:00 pm, rain or shine. Volunteers <br /> should bring rain gear, gloves and sturdy boots. The City will provide all necessary <br /> hand tools, snacks and water. <br /> ### <br /> L, <br /> Public Works•Administration•City of Eugene•858 Pearl Street•Eugene,OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541)682-5262•FAX: (541)682-6826• www.ci.eugene.or.us <br />