.~C <br /> t <br /> l <br /> ay 13, 1999 <br /> ONTACT: R h Koenig, Eugene Stream Team, 682-4850 <br /> rom Public Inf rmation Section, 682-2739 <br /> OR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> Revised Release (includes event date <br /> N TIONAL WETLANDS MONTH EVENTS THIS SATURDAY <br /> i <br /> I cooperation 'th Fred Meyer, Eugene Stream Team is sponsoring family fun activities this <br /> aturday, May 1 "Celebrate Wetlands and Water" will include displays & literature at Fred <br /> eyer, 3333 W st 11`h Avenue, plus a bird walk and plant walk at nearby wetlands. <br /> From 10 .m. to 2 p.m. staff and volunteers will be handing out stickers, bookmarks, <br /> uttons and info anon about wetlands along with free refreshments. <br /> A wildfl wer walk in the wetlands will be led by Kathy Pendergrass from 8 a.m. to noon. <br /> re-register for is walk by calling 683-6477. <br /> Two bir walks will be featured in the morning at Stewart Pond. A 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. walk <br /> ill cover an ex ensive overview of the wetlands and bird population. A more casual bird walk <br /> long the trail 11 be featured from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Meet at the Stewart Pond Viewing <br /> latform. (Take . 11 to Bertelsen Rd. Turn north on Bertelsen and take a right on Stewart Rd. <br /> iewing platfo is approximately `/z mile on the left side of the road.) <br /> For mor information, contact Ruth Koenig at Eugene Stream Team, 682-4850. <br /> <br /> ~r.?? <br /> Public Works • Admini tration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541 } 682-6826 <br /> <br />