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07/18 03 FRI 08:36 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN I~j001 <br /> - <br /> i <br /> my 15, 2003 <br /> ONTA~T: <br /> A Michael Robert, head gardener, Hendricks Park, 682-5324 <br /> ? Theres M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or <br /> 682-48 0, therese.m.picado[a~ci.euctene.or.us <br /> FOR IMMEDI E RELEASE <br /> RAIL WORK PARTY AT HENDRICKS PARK THIS SATURDAY <br /> On Sat relay, July 19, volunteers will complete the work they began in May on the <br /> construction a d restoration of the historic oak knoll trail in Hendricks Park. Work will involve <br /> laying more g vel and putting finishing touches on the trail. Other work includes habitat <br /> restoration pr jects in the forest, such as removing herb Robert, English ivy and blackberry, all <br /> invasive plant .Ali volunteers are invited to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter on Summit <br /> Avenue at 9: IO a.m. for pastries and coffee courtesy of Eugene Gity Bakery and the Friends of <br /> <br /> ~ Hendricks Pa before the work begins. <br /> Much of the trail was completed on May 31 during a project coordinated by REI, the <br /> Friends of H~ndricks Park and City of Eugene parks staff. The oak knoA area is a remnant of <br /> oak woodlan habitat that once encompassed much of the Willamette Valley, but is now very <br /> rare and con idered globally endangered. A wealth of native plant species live in the understory <br /> of this high) sensitive ecosystem. Every effort is being made to protect this sensitive plant <br /> community uring trail and habitat restoration work. <br /> Wear sturdy shoes and gloves, and bring plenty of water. For more information, call 682- <br /> 5324, or vis t www.friendsofhendrickspark.org. <br /> <br />