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EUGENE <br /> t <br /> November 13, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> r Michael Robert, Head Gardener, Hendricks Park, 682-5324 <br /> Therese M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or <br /> 682-4800, therese.m.picado(a�ci.eugene.or.us <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> HENDRICKS PARK IN NEED OF WEEDING THIS WINTER <br /> Now is the time, while the soil is wet, to lend a hand and help weed the Hendricks Park <br /> forest at the first of four, winter volunteer work days this Saturday, November 15, from 9:30 a.m. <br /> to 1 p.m. Rain or shine, volunteers will continue to help rid the forest floor of English ivy and <br /> control the spread of Herb Robert, commonly referred to as "Stinky Bob," from park roadsides <br /> and trails. Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter on Summit <br /> Avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of the Eugene City Bakery and <br /> It the Friends of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. <br /> Volunteers will be instructed in techniques for removing non-native, invasive plants while <br /> protecting the native plants of the forest. Ridding the forest of invasive weeds is one of the main <br /> objectives of the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan. By removing the ivy and other <br /> invasive plants, the native species have a better opportunity to reproduce and flourish in the <br /> forest. Over the course of the past two years, volunteers, contractors and park staff have <br /> cleared ivy from about 10 acres of the park's forest. Follow up removal of re-sprouted roots is <br /> essential for maintaining the cleared areas. <br /> Tools and equipment will be provided, and work clothes, rain gear and shoes, such as <br /> long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes or boots, are recommended. Three additional <br /> volunteer work parties are scheduled on Saturdays throughout the winter—Dec. 13, Jan. 10 and <br /> Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit <br />,• www.friendsofhendrickspark.orq. <br /> ### <br />