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<br /> 04/01/05 FRI 19:13 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN 1~j003 <br /> E U G E N E <br /> Parks and <br /> o as S ice N EtiNS RE LEAS E <br /> ~ Q <br /> www.a.eugene.or.us/parks <br /> April 1, 2004 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • Ginny Atfriend, Head Gardener, Hendricks Park, 682-5324 <br /> • Therese M. Picado, Public Information Specialist, Parks and Open Space, 682-4814/682-4800 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Tour of Native Plant Garden at Hendricks Park Aprli 3 <br /> Spring is here and Hendricks Park is in bloom. Encounter trillium, trout lilies, delphinium, sidalcea, <br /> and other native flora on Sunday, April 3, at 1 p.m. Ginny Atfriend, Hendricks Park head gardener and <br /> resident native plant expert, leads a tour of the native plant garden, which features native trees, shrubs and <br /> perennials of the southern Willamette Valley. The tour begins at the F. M. Wilkins Shelter at 2200 Summit <br /> Avenue and lasts about an hour. <br /> Atfriend is predicting a very short, but potentially spectacular, bloom season. "Early, mid and late <br /> season plants may all bloom simultaneously! So, don't miss the show -come early," she says. "The garden, <br /> despite the odd year, is full of life, birds and flowers, and a lovely, tranquil place to visit." According to <br /> Atfriend, the cooler temperatures and rain may help extend the season and keep the blossoms fresh. <br /> Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. The wildflower tour travels through the area around the <br /> shelter and into an area of the forest that was recently cleared of ivy on gravel or wood chip paths. Pets are <br /> not allowed. <br /> Future garden tours include a tour of the rhododendron tour on Sunday, April 10 at 1 p.m. and <br /> another tour of the native plant garden on Wednesday evening, May 4, at 6 p.m. <br /> Parking is limited at the park; alternative transportation is strongly encouraged. To visit the park by <br /> bus, take the #27 Fairmount route to Walnut and 17~', walk south to Fairmount, and continue one block, <br /> then turn east on Summit and walk up to the top of the hill where you will see the Wilkins shelter. For more <br /> information or special accessibility accommodations, call 682-5324. <br /> <br />