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<br /> 0242!/05 THU 12:14 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN f~j003 <br /> is EUC~N'~ <br /> ~~~r~s aid <br /> L Op~~ Sp~~~ ~ ~ ~ R E ~ ~S <br /> .ci.eugene.or.us/parks _ <br /> February 24, 2005 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> ' Therese Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814/682-4800 <br /> ¦ Matt McRae, Volunteers In Parks Coordinator, 682-4845, 912-2142 (cell), <br /> vQlunteersinpprks _ci.eucene.or.us (e-mail) <br /> ~F ~ R IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> ~N T~ to media: Convenient photo or interview opportunities are available at the Spencer Butte parking lot <br /> a 1 p.m. or call the cell phone number above to arrange another interview time. <br /> Obsidians and City Team up to Improve RidgelMe Trall <br /> ~u' <br /> On Saturday, February 26, from 1 to 5 p.m., the City's Volunteers in Parks will team up with the <br /> ;Obsidians to help improve the Spencer Butte trail. The Obsidians Club, a local non-profit group involved in <br /> i <br /> i h~kin~, backpacking, mountain climbing, cross country skiing, and other outdoor activities, has sponsored <br /> n~onl±hly work parties since last October and is making significant progress on Ridgeline trails. So far, over <br /> 100 feet of trail has been rehabilitated, dozens of culverts and drains have been cleared of debris, and <br /> brush has been cleared from 1.5 miles of trail. On Saturday, Obsidians and any other interested community <br /> n~errtbers will help parks staff build a retainer wail in an effort to narrow an existing trail and protect fragile <br /> hYabitat. <br /> "This group is very energetic and enthusiastic and is highly motivated to do the strenuous work of <br /> j Upgwading these trails," says Volunteers in Parks Coordinator Matt McRae. <br /> This work party is open to anyone interested. Water, proper footwear and appropriate clothing are <br /> 'i"iecommended. Instruction, tools and snacks will be provided. To sign up or for more information about this <br /> 2nd !other park improvement projects, call the City's Volunteers in Parks program at 682-4845, a-mail <br /> v~oiuhteersinparks~a.eugene.or.us or visit www.ci.eugene.or.us/parks/maint/vip.htm. <br /> <br />