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<br /> 07/2 /04 WED 16: 8 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN ~ 001 <br /> E U - E N E <br /> Par : ~~r <br /> o e s aye N E~^/S R E LEAS E <br /> p ~ <br /> .ci.eugene. rus/parks <br /> J ly 21, 2004 <br /> C~JNTACT: <br /> ~ John Mori rty, Coordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Pian, 682-5324 <br /> • Ginny Alf nd, Hendricks Park Gardener, 682-5324 <br /> • Therese . Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682-4800 <br /> F R tMMEDIAT RELEASE <br /> Help Control the Spread of Invasive Weeds at Hendricks Park <br /> ~ Enjoy the mbience of the oaks and firs of the Hendricks Park forest while pulling invasive weeds <br /> S turday, July 24 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This effort will promote the regeneration of wildflowers by helping <br /> c~ntrol the spree of herb Robert and nipplewort, two invasive, non-native weeds, from roadsides and trails. <br /> a bonus at the end of the work party, volunteers will have the opportunity to sow native camas seed, <br /> b th in the park's native plant nursery and the oak knoll area. Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the <br /> F M. Wilkins Shel er at 2200 Summit Avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of the <br /> E gene City Bak ry and the Friends of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. <br /> Voluntee will be instructed in techniques for removing non-native, invasive plants while protecting <br /> I <br /> t e native plants f the forest. Ridding the forest of invasive weeds is one of the main objectives of the <br /> H ndricks Park F rest Management Pian. By removing the ivy and other invasive plants, the native species <br /> h ve a better op rtunity to reproduce and flourish in the forest. Over the past three years, volunteers, <br /> contractors and rk staff have cleared ivy from about 16 acres of the park's forest. Following up with <br /> r moval of secon ary invasive plants, such as Herb Robert and nipplewort, is essential for maintaining the <br /> rk that has be n accomplished. <br /> Tools and equipment will be provided, and long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes or boots <br /> are recommende .For more information, call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit www.friendsofhendrickspark.org. <br /> <br />