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<br /> 08/1/04 THU 16:2 FA% 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN ~ 001 <br /> , <br /> h: 'U, ~E I~i1' E <br /> . .Pear s ~dk <br /> o e s ice N EUV~ R E L~A~ E <br /> p p <br /> .ci.eugene. ,us/pilacks _ . <br /> If <br /> August 19, 2004 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> • John Mori rty, t~oordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, 682-5324 <br /> • Ginny Alf end, ~lendricks Park Gardener, 682-5324 <br /> • Therese . Picakio, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4894 or 682-4800 <br /> F~R IMMEDIAT RELEASE <br /> H~ilp Control the Spread of Invasive Weeds at Hendricks Park <br /> Enjoy the ambidnce of the oaks and firs of the Hendricks Park forest while pulling invasive weeds <br /> ~Ilaturda Au us 28 frbm 9:30 a.m. to noon. This effort wilt romote the r eneration of wildflowers b <br /> ~l Y, 9 ~ P e9 Y <br /> h Iping control t e sprdad of herb Robert and nipplewort-two invasive, non-native weeds-from roadsides <br /> nd trails. Asa nus et the end of the work party, volunteers will have the opportunity to sow native camas <br /> ed, both in th park's~native plant nursery and the oak knoll area. Interested volunteers are asked to meet <br /> t the F.M. Wilki s Shelter at 2200 Summit Avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy <br /> f the Eugene C ty Bakery and the Friends of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. <br /> Voluntee will tie instructed in techniques for removing non-native, invasive plants while protecting <br /> t e native plant of the fiorest. Controlling the spread of invasive weeds in the forest is one of the main <br /> bjectives of th Hendrtcks Park Forest Management Plan. By removing the ivy and other invasive plants, <br /> he native speci s have a better opportunity to reproduce and flourish in the forest. Over the past three <br /> ears, voluntee , contactors and park staff have cleared ivy from about 16 acres of the park's forest. <br /> otlowing up wi remgval of secondary invasive plants, such as Herb Robert and nipplewort, is essential for <br /> maintaining the ork thi~t has been accomplished. <br /> Tools a d equi~nent will be provided, and long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes or boots <br /> are recommen d. Fornmore information, call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit www.friendsofhendrickspark.org. <br /> <br />