Spring Volunteer Parties Swing into Action at Hendricks Park (2)

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03/18/04 THU 18:04 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN ~ 001 .I March 17, 2004 CONTACT: ? John Moriarty, Coordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, 682-5324 ? Ginny Alfriend, Hendricks Park Gardener, 682-5324 ? Therese M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682-4800, therese.m.uicadoCc~c.eucaene.or.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEA E SPRING VOLUNT ER PARTIES SWING INTO ACTT AT HENDRICKS PARK Enjoy trillium, star flowered solomon's seal, and other 'Idflowers while pulling invasive weeds at Hendricks Park ext Saturday, March 27, from 9: 0 a.m. to noon. Rain or shine, volunteers will continue to alp control the spread of He Robert and nipplewort, two invasive, non-native weeds, from pa roadsides and trails. In rested volunteers are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter at 2200 summit Avenue at . 0 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of the Eugene City B~kery and the F ends of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. ' Volunteers will be instruct in techniques for removing non-native, invasive plants while l protecting the native plants of the est. Ridding the forest of invasive weeds is one of the main objectives of the Hendricks P Fore Management Plan. By removing the ivy and other invasive plants, the native peces have better opportunity to reproduce and flourish in the forest. Over the past t ee years, voluntee contractors and park staff have cleared ivy from about 16 acres of the park's forest. Following with removal of secondary invasive plants, such as Herb Robert and nipplewort, is essential f maintaining the work that has been accomplished. i Tools and equipment will be provided, and long leaved shirt ,long pants and sturdy t shoes or boots are recommended. For more information, 11682-5 24, 607-4066 or visit www.friendsofhendrickspark.org.