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I <br /> i <br /> i <br /> - ~ s ~ _ s <br /> i <br /> III <br /> <br /> August 10, 20 1 <br /> CONTACT: ohn Moriarty, Hendricks Park , 682-5324 <br /> From Public I formation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> NATIVE PLANT GUIDE IN THE MAIL <br /> Neigh ors and supporters of Hendricks Park will soon receive a new guide called <br /> "Native Plant Alternatives for Landscaping," offering information on how to integrate native <br /> plants into th home landscape. The guide, which is the second brochure produced this summer <br /> as part of the endricks Park Forest Management Plan implementation, provides another piece <br /> of the puzzle or managing non-native, invasive plants in Hendricks Park and other open spaces <br /> in the city. ile community volunteers, youth crews and park staff continue with ivy removal <br /> inside the par ,citizens throughout Eugene can begin to include more native plants in their yards, <br /> replacing inv ~ ive plants and helping to slow their spread. <br /> The b ochure includes information on how best to use native plants around the home, and <br /> what soil and light conditions they require. Brochures should begin arriving at homes in the <br /> Fairmount an Laurel Hill Valley neighborhoods within the next two weeks. The guide will also <br /> be available t several City of Eugene offices, the Eugene Public Library or on the Internet at <br /> www.ci.euge e.or.us/pw/parkslhendricks. For more information about "Native Plant <br /> Alternatives or Landscaping" call John Moriarty at the Hendricks Park office, 682-5324. <br /> ublic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />