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<br /> 09/ 1/43 THU 15: 2 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN f~j002 <br /> September 11, 2003 <br /> CONTACT <br /> ? Joh Moriarty, coordinator, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, 682-5324 <br /> ? The ese M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or <br /> 682 800, therese.m.picado@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS <br /> IN HENDRICKS PARK FOREST THIS SATURDAY <br /> On aturday, September 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will have the <br /> opportunity to continue restoration efforts in Hendricks Park forest by removing blackberry, ivy <br /> and other i vasive vegetation. Work will take place in the forest around the recently restored <br /> historic oa knoll trail in the park. All volunteers are invited to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter <br /> on Summit venue at 9:30 a.m. for pastries, juice and coffee courtesy of Eugene City Bakery <br /> and the Fri nds of Hendricks Park before the work begins. <br /> Ac ss to the work site is greatly improved, thanks to the hard work of volunteers who <br /> built a new trail over the course of the past few months. Non-native, invasive plant removal is <br /> an importa t component of the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan, which, through <br /> partnershi with the community such as the Friends of the Hendricks Park, seeks to achieve a <br /> healthy, re ilient and sustainable forest. <br /> Too s 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. For more <br /> information call 682-5324, 607-4066 or visit www.friendsofh Bricks ark.or . <br /> i <br /> i <br /> <br />