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EUGENE V relea 5 <br /> December 10, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> ➢ John Moriarty, Coordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, 682-5324 <br /> > Ginny Alfriend, Hendricks Park Gardener, 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 second of four, winter volunteer work days this Saturday, December 13, from 9:30 <br /> a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or shine, volunteers will continue to help rid the forest floor of English ivy <br /> and control the spread of Herb Robert, commonly referred to as "Stinky Bob," from park <br /> roadsides and trails. Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter on <br /> Summit Avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of the Eugene City <br /> Bakery and 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 past two years, volunteers, contractors and park staff have cleared ivy from <br /> about 10 acres of the park's forest. Following up with removal of re-sprouted roots through <br /> these subsequent volunteer work parties is 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. The last two <br /> volunteer work parties this winter are scheduled on Jan. 10 and Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 <br /> p.m. For more information, call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit www.friendsofhendrickspark.org. <br /> ### <br />