E U E N E A DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS <br /> P ar ~ aad 1820 ROOSEVELT BLVO. <br /> EUGENE, OREGON 91402 <br /> 1541) 682.4800 <br /> FAX (541) 6824882 <br /> WWW. EUGENE-0R.GOV/PARKS <br /> PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING PARK OPERATIONS URBAN FORESTRY NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> NJ EWS E LEAS E <br /> FAR IMMEDIA E RELEASE <br /> N vember 8, 200 <br /> C ntact: Matt Mc ae, City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Stream Team Coordinator at <br /> (5 1) 682-4850 r matt.a.mcrae@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> V lunteers to Pla 200 Native Trees Alon Amazon Creek <br /> I <br /> 0~1 Saturday, No ember 10 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m., volunteers will be planting 200 native trees along <br /> Arhazon Creek b tween City View Street and Oak Patch Road. This project will provide much-needed <br /> shade and coolin to Amazon Creek as well as improving the riparian habitat along its banks. <br /> Adults and childr n are invited to help participate as there will be something to fit all ages and abilities. <br /> This project is ma e possible by the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division's Stream Team <br /> p gram which w II provide all materials, tools, instruction, and refreshments. <br /> S eam Team off rs volunteers the opportunity to restore, care for, and learn more about Eugene's <br /> <br /> w tervvays and n tural areas; improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat by collecting seed; <br /> le ding nature fi Id trips; salvaging and monitoring native plants; and tending to native plants at the <br /> n tive plant nurs ry. <br /> CITY OF <br /> ~ EUGENE <br /> treamTeam <br /> I <br /> <br />