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7 <br /> I ' <br /> 03/~0~/05 WED 17_50_ FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN Q~001 <br /> ~ ~ U G ~ N E <br /> ~~ks end <br /> . n ace N EONS R E L~A~ ~ <br /> pe Sp <br /> www.ci.eugene.or.us/parks <br /> lVla~-ch 9, 2005 <br /> j <br /> CONTACT: <br /> ~ Loma Baldwin, Stream Team Coordinator, 682-4850, 913-1292 (cell phone) <br /> * Therese Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814/682-4800 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Stream Team Volunteers to Plant Native Shrubs and Forbs along the Willamette River <br /> On Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, Eugene Stream Team needs volunteers to help plant <br /> ,'several shrubs and fortis along the Willamette River. The plants to be used in the project were grown-out at <br /> tfe program's volunteer-run native plant nurseries. This project, along with several others this past winter, <br /> will 9o a long way towards rejuvenating the riparian forest atlong the river. Interested volunteers can park off <br /> Leo Hams Parkway in the lot right across from the main entrance to Autzen Stadium and follow the signs to <br /> the north end of Autzen Footbridge. <br /> "The digging is easy-in nice, loamy soils," says Stream Team Coordinator Loma Baldwin. "Thanks <br /> I ~o many Stream Team volunteers, we have planted over 1,500 trees along the river in the past month!" <br /> Tools, gloves and snacks will be provided. Clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and <br /> ,rugged conditions are recommended. Stream Team provides the opportunity for people to do hands-on <br /> i <br /> ienvironmental work, restoring and caring for the at)r's waterways and natural areas. For more information or <br /> to RSVP for this Saturday's work party, call 682-4850 or e-mail loma.i.baldwinCar)ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br /> i! <br /> <br />