Hendricks Park Rhododendrons Near Peak Season

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~ ~ G ~ ~ A ri14 2100 P CONTA T: Michael Robert Head Gardener Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden 682-5324 From Pub is Information Section, 682-5523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HENDRICKS PARK RHODODENDRONS NEAR PEAK SEASON Thje rhododendrons in Hendricks Park's world-famous garden are a couple week's away thei peak, while the Magnolias, other woody ornamental plants and bulbs are now in full bloom. H ad Gardener Michael Robert says the rhododendrons are loaded with blossoms this year and e expects them to reach their peak around mid-April, although some will be blooming ~as late as July. Fr~e tours of the Rhododendron Garden at Hendricks Park are offered at I p.m every Sunday u~til May 2IS`, rain or shine. Tours begin at the park's main entrance at Skyline Blvd. in East Eugene and last about two hours. The tours wind through the park's hillside on gravel paths, so ppropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are essential. The top of the garden is fairly lev 1 and is accessible to most wheelchairs. For further assistance, please contact the Public Works Maintenance office at 682-4800 at least 48 hours in advance. Tours will be led by the park's gardeners, who will offer a history of the park and garden, i entify various plants, and answer questions. The tours feature different plants in bloom ea h week, so come often to enjoy the full scope of the garden. Parking is limited this year because Hendricks Park's historic picnic shelter is being re-built after last year's devastating wind storm and the garden restrooms are also being reconstructed. For more information on Rhododendron Garden tours, contact the Hendricks Park office at 682-5234 or visit www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/parks. --i rr~ublic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us