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<br /> 04/20/05 V9ED 15:52 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE P{9 MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN X002 <br /> E U G E N E <br /> Parks and <br /> open space N E S R E L E AS E <br /> www,ci.eugene.or.us/parks <br /> April 20, 2005 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> Therese Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814/682-4800 <br /> ¦ Matt McRae, Volunteers In Parks Coordinator and {;ommunity Gardens Manager, 682-4845, 912-2142 <br /> (cell), volunteersinnarksCci?ci.eugene.or.us (e-mail) <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Volunte®rs Needed to Melp Build Wheelchair-Accessible Garden Plots <br /> Eugene's first wheelchair~accessible garden plots are coming to the new Alton Baker Community <br /> Gardens. On Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the City's Community Gardens and Volunteers in <br /> Parks programs are looking for volunteers to help install two raised beds (that were constructed by <br /> volunteers in April) and build 10 more. The gardens sits is located off of Day Island Road just east of Alton <br /> Baker Park's main parking lot. <br /> Many hands are Headed for the job which involves surfacing the ground with finely graded, <br /> compacted gravel and constructing the raised beds, each 50 square feet in size, Volunteers are welcome <br /> for part or the whole day. In addition, volunteers of all skill levels are welcome; all necessary tools, <br /> materials, and instruction will be provided. <br /> °These garden plots will be the first accessible plots available at any of the six community gardens <br /> across the city," says Community Gardens Manager Matt McRae. "We are very excited about offering this <br /> opportunity to the community this season.° <br /> Volunteers are welcome for part or the whale day. In addition, volunteers of all skill levels are <br /> welcome; all necessary tools, materials, and instruction will be provided by the City's Volunteers in Parks <br /> program. <br /> To register to participate in this project, call the City's Volunteers in Parks program at 682-4845. For <br /> more information about Community Gardens rentals, call 682-4800 or visit <br /> www.ci.eugene.or.us/PARKS/howto/commgardens.htm. <br /> <br />