Edison Elementary Students Weed and Groom Trails at Hendricks Park (2)

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03/01/05 TUE 16:59 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN C~j002 E U G E N E Parks and open space N EVVS ~ ~ LEAS www.ci.eugene.or.us/parks March 2, 2005 CONTACT: • Ginny Alfriend or Jason Blazar, Hendricks Park, 682- 5324 • Therese M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682-4800 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edison Elementary Students Weed and Groom Tralls at Hendricks Park On Saturday, March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., students and their families and teachers from Edison Elementary School will help the Friends of Hendricks in the ongoing effort to control invasive species in the park's forest and make these natural areas more accessible to the public. Other interested community members are also welcome. All 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. Edison students and their families have been working at Hendricks Park for the past few years. Last spring, they helped re-surface the Wildflower Trail that allows park visitors to enjoy wildflowers that blossom in areas cleared of ivy. This effort is part of the school's learning service program, which provides an Qpportunity for Edison students to combine education and service to the community. The purpose of the Friends of Hendricks Paris is to raise awareness of Hendricks Park as a valuable community and regional resource, provide stewardship in the management of the park by assisting with the implementation of the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, educate the public about issues that affect the park, and generate a broad base of community support for the park. Tools and equipment will be provided, and long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy, non-slipping shoes or boots are recommended. For more information about Edison's service learning program, ca11687- 3284. For more information about the Friends of Hendricks Park, call 607-4066 or 682-5324 or visit www.friendsofhendridksoark.org.