-41-4„ scow <br /> EUGENE _new," eaele <br /> February 21, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Therese Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 4800 <br /> • Troy Kreger, NeighborWoods Coordinator, 682-4831, 953-2388 (cell phone on day of <br /> the event only), or troy.d.kregeraci.eugene.or.us <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> AMAZON NEIGHBORS CAN PLANT TREES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD THIS WEEKEND <br /> On Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Amazon neighbors can join <br /> NeighborWoods and the Eugene Tree Foundation in planting 40 trees of various species in the <br /> fifth annual tree planting in the neighborhood. The north/south streets were completed between <br /> 1999 and 2002. This Saturday's planting will take place along East 25th through 27th avenues <br /> between Hilyard and University. Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided. <br /> NeighborWoods is a volunteer program that brings together neighbors, businesses and <br /> other groups to plant and care for street trees. For more information about this and other tree <br /> planting projects this spring, call 682-4831. <br /> ## # <br />