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03/07"/05 MON 19:16 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN 0002 <br /> E U G E N E <br /> Parks and <br /> o ea s ace N E ~N S R E L E A S E <br /> p p <br /> wiww.ci.eugene.or. us/parks <br /> March 7, 2005 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> Ginny Alfriend or Jason Blazar, Hendricks Park, 682- 5324 <br /> Therese M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682-4800 <br /> PID~t IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Edison Elementary Students Weed and Groom Traits at Hendricks Park <br /> On Saturday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., students and their families and teachers from <br /> 6di~on Elementary School wilt help the Friends of Hendricks in the ongoing effort to control invasive species <br /> irh t~e park's forest and make these natural areas more accessible to the public. Other interested community <br /> rXte~nbers are also welcome. All volunteers are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter at 2200 Summit <br /> avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of the Eugene City Bakery and the Friends <br /> <br /> ~of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. <br /> Edison students and their families have been working at Hendricks Park for the past few years. Last <br /> spring, they helped re-surface the Wildflower Traii that allows park visitors to enjoy wildflowers that blossom <br /> ih areas cleared of ivy. This effort is part of the school's leaming service program, which provides an <br /> c~p~ortunity for Edison students to combine education and service to the community. The purpose of the <br /> ~'ril3nds of Hendricks Park is to raise awareness of Hendricks Park as a valuable community and regional <br /> resource, provide stewardship in the management of the park by assisting with the implementation of the <br /> lHeindricks Park Forest Management Plan, educate the public about issues that affect the park, and <br /> ~ej~erate a broad base of community support for the park. <br /> Tools and equipment will be provided, and long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy, non-slipping <br /> ~h+~es or boots are recommended. For more information about Edison's service leaming program, call 687- <br /> $2!84. For more information about the Friends of Hendricks Park, cal! 607-4066 or 682-5324 or visit <br /> w.friendsofhendrickspark.org. <br /> <br />