Help Control the Spread of Invasive Weeds at Hendricks Park (2)

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0/X4/05 THU 17:37 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MIVTNC & POS PW ADMIN ~J003 E U G E N E Parks and ea s a e E S R E L E A 5 E Op p e ICI www.ci.eugene.or.us/parks Apri114, 2005 iCIbNTACT: • Ginny Alfriend or Jason Biazar, Hendricks Park, 682- 5324 • Therese M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682-4800 F~'?R IMMEDIATE RELEASE Help Control the Spread of Invasive Weeds at Hendricks Park Roll up your sleeves and join the effort to help prevent the spread of English Ivy and other non-native invasive plants on Saturday, April 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co-sponsored by the City of Eugene and the Friends of Hendricks Park. the volunteer work day is part of the ongoing effort to control invasive species in the park's forest. Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter at 2200 Summit Avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of the Eugene City Bakery and the Friends of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. Volunteers will be instructed in techniques for removing non-native, invasive plants while protecting the native plants of the forest. Controlling the spread of invasive weeds in the forest is one of the main o~je~tives of the Hendricks Park Forest Management Flan. By removing invasive plants, the native species have a better opportunity to reproduce and flourish in the forest. Over the past three years, volunteers, contractors and park staff have cleared ivy from about 16 acres of the park's forest. Folkrnring up with removal of secondary invasive plants, such as Herb Robert and nipplewort, is essential for maintaining the work that has been accomplished. Tools and equipment will be provided, and long-sleeved shirts. long pants and sturdy, non-slipping shoes or boots are recommended. For more information, ca11682-5324, 607-4066 or visit v~wvgfriendsofhendrtidcsnark.org.