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Apri12, 1996 <br /> CONTACT: Michael Robert, Hendricks Pazk Head Gazdener, 687-5324 <br /> From Public Information Section, 465-2739 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: <br /> "FIRST FRIDAY -PULL IVY AT HENDRICKS PARK" <br /> Volunteers are needed to remove invasive ivy from Hendricks Park's massive Douglas fir <br /> trees and other trees and grounds to prevent further spreading of the non-native plants. The work <br /> parties will begin on Friday, Apri15 and continue through the year. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the <br /> covered picnic shelter in Hendricks Park. <br /> When the ivy climbs upright, it reaches an adult stage and produces seeds. Growing by <br /> rooting runners along the ground also smothers low growing plants, but the ivy will not produce <br /> seeds as long as it remains horizontal. Hendricks Park Head Gardener Michael Robert says, "It's <br /> a choice between stopping a slow moving train or a high speed engine, and the slow moving train <br /> is easier to catch." <br /> Bring your friends and join the "no ivy league." The pazk is accessible by caz, bicycle or <br /> bus. Follow Walnut Street to Fairmount Boulevard, then east on Summit Avenue. Or take the <br /> j #27 Fairmount bus to the Summit Avenue stop and walk up the pathway along Summit. Weaz <br /> work shoes dress a ro riatel for the weather brin loves and runin cli ers if ou have <br /> PP P Y S g P g pP Y <br /> them. For more information, call 687-5324. <br /> <br /> i~ <br /> Public Wprks • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 • Phone: (541) 687-5262 • FAX: (541) 683-6826 <br /> <br />