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07/15/03 TUE 15.10 FAX 541 682 4882 ~ EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN f~3j001 <br /> yr' ~ ,ill! <br /> July 15, 200 <br /> I~ CONTACT: <br /> ? Mich el Robert, head gardener, Hendricks Park, 682-5324 <br /> ? Ther se M. Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or <br /> 682 00, therese.m.picadoCa~ci.eugene.or.us <br /> FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> TRAIL WORK PARTY AT HENDRICKS PARK THIS SATURDAY <br /> On S turday, July 19, volunteers will complete the work they began in May on the <br /> construction and restoration of the historic oak knoll trail in Hendricks Park. Work on the trail will <br /> involve layin more gravel and putting finishing touches on the trail. Other work includes habitat <br /> restoration ojects in the forest, such as removing herb Robert, English ivy and blackbeny, all <br /> invasive pla ts. All volunteers are invited to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter on Summit <br /> Avenue at 9 30 a.m. for pastries and coffee courtesy of Eugene City Bakery and the Friends of <br /> Hendricks P rk before the work begins. <br /> Muc of the trail was completed on May 31 during a project coordinated by REi, the <br /> j Friends of endricks Park and City of Eugene parks staff. The oak knoll area is a remnant of <br /> oak woodla d habitat that once encompassed much of the Willamette Valley, but is now very <br /> rare and co sidered 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 /> I <br /> community uring trail and habitat restoration work. <br /> We r sturdy shoes and gloves, and bring plenty of water. For more information, call 682- <br /> 5324, or vi it www.friendsofhendrickspark.org. <br /> ~ <br /> i <br /> i rte:. <br /> V <br /> <br /> ~1r' <br /> <br />