Gaining Ground Work Party in Hendricks Park this Saturday (2)

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f ~ ~ ~ a v L f~ ~ i ~ December 1 , 2001 CONTACT: Michael Robert, Head Gardener,682-5324 John Moriarty, Forest Management Plan Coordinator, 682-5324 From Public nformation Section, 682-2739 FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE GAiNI G GROUND WORK PARTY IN HENDRICKS PARK THIS SATURDAY Volu teers will gather this Saturday for the second "Gaining Ground" day at Hendricks ark in Eugene. Neighbors and community members from throughout the city are invit d to help remove English ivy from forested areas of the park as the first step in eco ystem restoration. Saturday's volunteer party will build on the success of our first Gai ing Ground day in November, and last summer's Free the Trees days when volun eers cleared ivy from about ten acres of forest trees. Volunteers will meet ~r ~ . at 9:30 am t the F.M. Wilkins Picnic Shelter on Summit Avenue in the park and work until 1:00 p Engli h ivy is identified in the Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan as one of the most d maging elements in the native forest ecosystem. Ivy was introduced into the area as far back as the early 1920s. It grows rapidly and spreads across the forest floor, sque ing out the native vegetation that is essential for wildlife. With the onset of seasonal ra ns, we can take advantage of the colder winter months to remove ivy from the soil bef re native perennial and annual plants emerge in the spring. This onth's Gaining Ground day is the second of four planned for the winter of 2001 and 2 02. Come join the fun and help restore the native forest in Hendricks Park. Wear warm layers and rain gear, boots and gloves. We'll provide the tools and snacks. For ore information on how you can help with this important habitat restoration project in E gene's oldest city park, or to receive a copy of our guide for landscaping (more)