Spring Volunteer Parties Swing into Action at Hendricks Park

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03/ 6/04 FRI 19: 0 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN 1~7j001 ~ ~ ~ ~ March 26, 2 04 CONTACT: ? John Moriarty, Coordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, 682-5324 ? Ginn Alfriend, Hendricks Park Gardener, 682-5324 ? Ther se M.. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Speca~ist, 682-4814 or 682 800, therese.m.picado(a~d.eugene.or.us FOR IMME IATE RELEASE SPR NG VOLUNTEER PARTIES SWING INTO ACTION AT HENDRICKS PARK Enjo trillium, star-flowered soiomon's seal, and other wildflowers while pulling invasive weeds at H ndridcs Park this Saturday, March 27, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine, volunteers ill continue to help control the spread of Herb Robert and nipplewort, two invasive, non-native eels, from park roadsides and trails. Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkin Sheiter at 2200 Summit Avenue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of a Eugene City Bakery and the friends of Hendridks Park before heading to the ~ forest and ils. Volu tears will be instructed in techniques for removing non-native, invasive plants while protecting t e native plants of the forest. Ridding the forest of invasive weeds is one of the main objectives the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan. By removing the ivy and other invasive pla ts, the native species have a better opportunity to reproduce and flourish in the forest. Ove the past three years, volunteers, contractors and park staff have cleared ivy from about 16 a res of the park's forest. Following up with removal of secondary invasive plants, such as He Robert and nipplewort, is essential for maintaining the work that has been accomplish d. Too and equipment will be provided, and long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy ~ shoes or ots are recommended. For more information, call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit www.friend ofhendridkspark.org.