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6 <br /> news relea-58El GENE <br /> March 14, 2002 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Michael Robert, Head Gardener, Hendricks Park, 682-5324 <br /> • Therese M. Picado, Public Information Specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814 or <br /> 682-4800, therese.m.picado(c�ci.eugene.or.us <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> HENDRICKS PARK TO BEGIN WILDFLOWER TOURS MARCH 24 <br /> On Sunday, March 24, Hendricks Park will begin a series of new wildflower tours in the <br /> gardens and forested area of the park. Interested individuals should meet at the F.M. Wilkins <br /> Shelter at 2200 Summit Avenue at 11 a.m. Tours will last about an hour. <br /> The tours will showcase the extensive work volunteers and a non-profit habitat <br /> restoration crew have done this winter clearing a significant area of the forest of English ivy so <br /> that the wildflowers and native plants in the forest understory might thrive. <br /> "There is so much work being done under the guidance of the Hendricks Park Forest <br /> Management Plan that we just want the community to be able to see some of the changes," <br /> said John Moriarty, coordinator of the plan. <br /> Tours will include identification of native plants and flowers, information on the habitat <br /> needs of different plants, their use around the home, and a free brochure on native plant <br /> alternatives for landscaping. <br /> The wildflower tours will take place every Sunday through May 5 at 11 a.m. Parking is <br /> limited at the park; alternative transportation is strongly encouraged. To visit the park by bus, <br /> take the #27 bus to Walnut and 17th, walk south to Fairmount, continue on Fairmount one block, <br /> and then turn east on Summit and walk up to the top of the hill. For more information or special <br /> accessibility accomodations, call Hendricks Park at 682-5324. <br /> ### <br /> L <br />