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<br /> 08/27/04 FRI 15:0 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN f~j001 <br /> EUGENE <br /> Park aid <br /> open pave N Eti~/S RE ~.EAS E <br /> .c.eugene.or. s/paAks <br /> Au ust 27, 2004 <br /> Ct~NTACT: <br /> • John Moria , Cgiordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, 682-5324 <br /> • Ginny Alfri nd, Hendricks Park Gardener, 682-5324 <br /> • Therese M Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682-4800 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Help Control the Spread of Invasive Weeds at Hendricks Paris <br /> i <br /> ~ Enjoy the mbier~ce of the oaks and firs of the Hendricks Park forest while puAing invasive weeds <br /> I <br /> 5~turday, August 8, frdm 9:30 a.m. to noon. This effort wHl promote the regeneration of wildflowers by <br /> h (ping control th spread of herb Robert and nipplewort-fin?o invasive, non-native weeds-from roadsides <br /> a d trails. As a b nus at the end of the work party, volunteers will have the opportunity to sow native camas <br /> s ed, both in the ark's mative plant nursery and the oak knoll area. Interested volunteers are asked to meet <br /> a the F.M. Wllki s Sheq~er at 2200 Summit Avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy <br /> the Eugene Ci Bakery and the Friends of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. <br /> Voluntee will f1e instructed in techniques for removing non-native, invasive plants while protecting <br /> t e native plants of the forest. Controlling the spread of invasive weeds in the forest is one of the main <br /> bjectives of the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan. By removing the ivy and other invasive plants, <br /> e native spec s have. a better opportunity to reproduce and flourish in the forest. Over the past three <br /> ears, voluntee , connectors and park staff have cleared ivy from about 16 acres of the park's forest. <br /> oflowing up wi h remorval of secondary invasive plants, such as Herb Robert and nipplewort, is essential for <br /> aintaining the ork tti7at has been accomplished. <br /> Tools a d equipment will be provided, and long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes or boots <br /> Tare recommen ed. Fo~.~ more information, call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit www.friendsofhendrickspark.org. <br /> <br />