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On the south end of the rail corridor, planning and design work continues on the project to rehabilitate the historic Eugene
<br /> train depot. The final version of the site master plan for the depot area is expected in early August, with construction of the
<br /> first phase of depot project scheduled to begin about a year from now. For more information about the train station project,
<br /> contact Russ Mecredy, Project Manager, at 682-6024.
<br /> rlelp Free the Trees at Hendricks Park this Summer
<br /> Beginning on Saturday, July 20, volunteers will be returning to Hendricks Park to build on the successful forest restoration
<br /> work begun last summer. Community members interested in participating in this project are invited to meet at the F.M.
<br /> Wilkins Shelter on Summit Avenue for pastries, courtesy of Eugene City Bakery, before heading out to the forest to begin
<br /> removing English ivy from the trees.
<br /> English ivy is a non-native, invasive plant that last winter was officially quarantined by the Oregon Department of
<br /> Agriculture to prevent its sale and propagation in the state. In Hendricks Park, ivy causes damage to the native forest
<br /> ecosystem by developing into a dense ground cover that prevents native plants from growing. The loss of native plants
<br /> reduces the habitat for animals and insects that depend on the natural forest environment. When ivy grows up the trunks
<br /> of trees, it produce seeds, allowing it to spread even further and cause more damage in other parts of the forest. The ivy
<br /> can also become so heavy that it can contribute to the collapse of trees in a windstorm.
<br /> Last summer, volunteers removed the ivy from trees on about 10 acres of parkland. This year the goal is to remove the
<br /> ivy from all of the remaining infected trees in the park. This Saturday's work party will be followed by work days on August
<br /> 17 and September 21, also from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Please wear long sleeves, pants and sturdy shoes and bring plenty
<br /> of water. Tools will be available on site. For more information, call Michael Robert or John Moriarty at 682-5324.
<br /> City of Eugene to Participate in City Parks Forum
<br /> On July 18, 2002, Mayor Torrey will travel to Reno, Nevada to attend the two-day City Parks Forum, a fellowship of
<br /> mayors, their park advisors and community leaders, sponsored by the American Planning Association. He will be joined
<br /> by Parks Planning Manager Andrea Rifler, and Cynthia Girling of the University of Oregon's Department of Landscape
<br /> ,rchitecture.
<br /> Through a series of symposia, the forum will analyze the issues surrounding today's urban parks by exploring case
<br /> problems presented by each participating mayor. Participants and faculty develop creative solutions to urban challenges
<br /> by learning how the innovative use of open space can have a positive impact on issues such as crime, the environment,
<br /> education, the economy, and our youth. As an added incentive, there is grant money available to those cities whose
<br /> mayors participate in the forum. The case study chosen by the City of Eugene team is the proposed Santa Clara
<br /> Community Park.
<br /> In addition to the case study presented by Mayor Torrey, the City Parks Forum will include case studies from Buffalo, New
<br /> York, Charlotte, North Carolina, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Honolulu, Hawaii. For additional information about the forum,
<br /> contact Andrea Riner at 682-4909.
<br /> City Youth Are Active and Safe this Summer
<br /> Youth recreation camps at Sheldon, Amazon and Petersen Barn Centers are keeping kids safe while they explore, learn,
<br /> play and experience a wide variety of activities. Campers are recording and performing music, building picnic tables,
<br /> developing their soccer, b-ball and tennis skills, discovering art, experiencing the outdoors and learning basic reading
<br /> skills. During all these fantastic activities, recreation leaders are able to mentor youth and become a very important part of
<br /> youth development. Youth recreation serves over 300 youth each day, ages 2 %- 18 years old. Camps operate
<br /> weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
<br /> As a participant in the City's Partnership for Youth program, Northwest Youth Corps'first three weeks of Youth Works
<br /> ave served 42 youth ages 11-15 years old. The corps' completion of an adventure at Roaring River campground ended
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