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121 /03 WED 16:5 FAa 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN ~ 001 <br /> ~r III I ~ <br /> _ . <br /> <br /> ~Irr ~ <br /> pecember 10 2003 <br /> CONTACT; <br /> ? John oriarty, Coordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, 682-5324 <br /> ? Ginny Alfriend, Hendricks Park Gardener, 682-5324 <br /> ? Ther a M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or <br /> 682-4 00, therese m.aicadoCcilci.eugene.or.us <br /> ~ FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> HENDRICKS PARK IN NEED,OF WEEDING THIS WINTER <br /> Now s the time, while the soli is wet, to lend a hand and help weed the Hendricks Park <br /> forest at the econd of four, winter volunteer work days this Saturday, December 13, from 9:30 <br /> i <br /> a.m. to 1 p. .Rain or shine, volunteers will continue to help rid the forest floor of English ivy <br /> ~ and control a spread of Herb Robert, commonly referred to as "Stinky Bob," from park <br /> roadsides a d trails. Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter on <br /> i <br /> ~ Summit Ave ue at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy pastries, coffee and juice courtesy of the Eugene City <br /> Bakery and he Friends of Hendricks Park before heading to the forest and trails. <br /> Volu tears will be instructed in techniqu®s for removing non-native, invasive plants while <br /> protecting t e native plants of the forest. Ridding the forest of invasive weeds is one of the main <br /> objectives the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan. By removing the ivy and other <br /> invasive pi nts, the native species have a better opportunity to reproduce and flourish in the <br /> forest. Ov r the past two years, volunteers, contractors and park staff have cleared ivy from <br /> about 10 a es of the park's forest. Following up with removal of re-sprouted roots through <br /> these subs uent volunteer work parties is essential for maintaining the cleared areas. <br /> T Is and equipment will be provided, and work clothes, rain gear and shoes, such as <br /> long-sleev d shirts, long pants and sturdy shoes or boots, are recommended. The last two <br /> j volunteer ork parties this winter are scheduled on Jan. 10 and Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 <br /> p.m. For ore information, call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit www.friendsofhendridcspark.orQ. <br /> ~ <br /> <br />