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I <br /> I <br /> EUGENE <br /> Parks and <br /> open space N E ~N S R E ~ E AS E <br /> .ci.eugene.br.us/parks <br /> I ~I <br /> ~'J nuary 15, 2008 <br /> ~~C NTACT: <br /> ¦ Rick Olkowski, NeighborWoods Program Coordinator, (541) 682-4831 or (541) 868-6290 (cell) <br /> I,F R IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Willakenzie Action Junior Grange to Plant Trees in New Neighborhood Park <br /> On Saturday, January 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, the City's NeighborWoods program and its <br /> I <br /> ~~Ic mmunity partner, the Eugene Tree Foundation, will team up with the Willakenzie Youth Scouts and area <br /> '~~n ighbors to plant 30 park trees in the recently opened Willakenzie Park. The tree species to be planted <br /> '~,in lude Oregon white oak, flowering ash, Douglas fir and flame maple. <br /> The tree planting project is funded through one of 14 Neighborhood Matching Grants approved by <br /> <br /> _'Ith Eugene City council to encourage people to collaboratively identify and actively participate in ways to <br /> m ke their neighborhoods better. Willakenzie Action Junior Grange was awarded two grants for work in the <br /> ~'ip rk: planting trees, and installing artistic tiles recognizing the historical elements of the farming heritage in <br /> ''pith sidewalk surrpunding the playground. <br /> Tools, glo~res, safety gear, and refreshments will be provided at the tree-planting event. The <br /> N ighborWoods program works with local businesses, school groups, community groups, and neighbors to <br /> b ild Eugene's urban forest and improve water quality by planting trees on public property. For more <br /> in ormation about~this or other tree planting projects, contact NeighborWoods Coordinator Rick Olkowski at <br /> ~K5 1) 682-4831. <br /> ~I <br /> I <br /> II' <br /> <br />