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_111Leltiiiie_rejea .4. EUGENE C -Cr0-f. 1\ /7) 0 c` , I ,-: , , - ,, April 11, 2002 CONTACT: /� ., . ¢. `- • Michael Robert, Head Gardener, Hendricks Park, 682-5324 `` • Therese M. Picado, Public Information Specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814 or 682-4800, therese.m.picadoeci.eugene.or.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILDFLOWER AND RHODODENDRON GARDEN TOURS AT HENDRICKS PARK Hendricks Park is alive with color and this Sunday, April 14, park gardeners will lead tours of the Rhododendron Garden and wildflowers in the park. The wildflower tour begins at 11 a.m., followed by the tour of the Rhododendron Garden at 1 p.m. Tours begin at the F. M. Wilkins Shelter at 2200 Summit Avenue and last about an hour. "This year, the magnolias are blooming and the peak of the rhododendron blooming season has just begun," says head gardener Michael Robert. "The wildflowers, bulbs, perennials, and many other unusual plants are also in bloom, making a walk in the garden a delight from the ground to the treetops." Robert suggests wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for all kinds of weather. The wildflower tour travels through the area around the shelter and into the forested hillside on gravel or wood chip paths. The Rhododendron Garden tour walks through the hillside garden on groomed gravel paths that are largely accessible to people using wheelchairs. Pets are not allowed. The wildflower tours will continue every Sunday through May 5 and the Rhododendron Garden tours will continue through May 19. Parking is limited at the park; alternative transportation is strongly encouraged. To visit the park by bus, take the #27 Fairmount route to Walnut and 17th, walk south to Fairmount, and continue one block, then turn east on Summit and walk up to the top of the hill where you will :,,se the Wilkins shelter. For more information or special accessibility accommodations, call the office at Hendricks Park at 682-5324. ###