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f 1 PtY,'AlKN 1 \-\Ool., N wS\ \)ANivapy 2,003 CITY NEWS - Native Plants in Neighborhood Parks. `.. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space -Todd Miller Comprehensive Plan(PROS)has a web page located at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/parks/pros/pros home.htm. PROS is a process designed to solicit public input on The native vegetation strip in Washington Park the future for Eugene's parks, recreation, and open introduced in the last Friendly Area Neighbors space system. Individuals wishing to share their ideas newsletter has been a work in progress during 2002. can fill out a survey on the web site, or can call the Todd Miller,a member of the neighborhood executive PROS coordinator,Andrea Riner,at 682-4909. committee, is acting as the local liaison to City staff who have helped make the project a possibility. Plants The Oregon Department of Transportation has released selected for the strip,which runs from the north end of accident statistics for Eugene in 2001. The total number the tennis courts to the south end of the basketball of accidents was 1,948,below the 10-year average of hoops, have been chosen from a list of native flora 2,180. It was the third year in a row that the total appropriate for the setting. These shrubs,flowers,and dropped. The 2001 total of traffic fatalities was 10, groundcovers will be pleasing to view,will attract birds, butterflies, and other wildlife by offering food and above the 10-year average of 7 and one above the previous year. 80 bicycle crashes were also reported. cover, and hopefully will be an educational and This is below the 10-year average of 91. However,70 of cherished addition to the park. The plants replace a the bicycle crashes resulted in injuries. Eleven of the prickly thicket dominated by barberry,English ivy,and fifty highest use streets in Eugene impact FAN. holly that was removed in early 2002. Talking Stones have been installed in the Eugene and Although the strip is not a priority for the City in terms Springfield portions of Alton Baker Park's natural area. of native vegetation projects (the higher-ranking of The basalt boulders are carved with a Kalapuya word which have significant habitat restoration potential), and the English translation. staff are willing to dedicate some time and allocate some plants from the City's native nursery to fulfill the • neighborhood vision of beautiful botanical showcase in the park. In early 2003,the City should be able to bler provide grasses and several larger plants to fill in much of the barren ground while the newly planted shrubs Community Gardens and flowers take root and expand. Local residents are also welcome to donate and plant a species of their own. Desired species are those native to the southern Seeking folks who are interested in developing Willamette Valley and appropriate to a park setting. community gardens in the Friendly Area Neighborhood. We are currently looking for space(s)for gardens and Many neighbors have requested more for Washington people who are interested in or have experience with Park —a grove of white oak, Douglas-fir, or valley community and personal organic gardens.Call Ami at ponderosa pine,for example,to provide relaxing shade 349-9592 or email arrow@a,efn.org. in the dry season. Todd wants to explore all possibilities Thanks. for expanding'the use of native vegetation in the park to meet local demands for the park as a place of enjoyment. Please provide particular requests or comments to Todd via e-mail at waterwrite(a,gwest.net Community Bike Workspace with the subject line "Washington Park" and he will pursue these designs with appropriate City staff. Any interest in learning bike repair in a space that encourages women and girls? Want a space to fix your • bike that's close to home?Seeking garage/shed/covered . Upcoming Events ' (warm?)workspace to set up a bike leaming/workspace • • p g • in the FAN Neighborhood(open to all neighbors). • • ' • Mark those new calendars with some • My idea is a free space stocked with tools and old . upcoming events in the neighborhood • parts, like at the Center for Appropriate Transport • •• 4y (CAT),that also hosts free bike repair workshops for ; January 23"' • all,and some especially for girls and women. • • Friendly Area Neighbors • General Meeting Contact Ami at 349-9592 or email arrow@a,efn.org. • • • Subject:Taxes • • • • • • January 27th-February 28i' • • Readin' in the Rain • Got an idea ' • Check the website for up to date event information: •