<br /> _ 02~2~/04 WED 12:5 FAX 541 682 4882 EUGENE PW MNTNC & POS PW ADMIN C~ 001 <br /> February 25, 2004 <br /> CONTACT: <br /> ¦ Ther se Picado, Parks and Open Space Public Information Specialist, 682-4814 or 682- <br /> 4800 <br /> ¦ Rick Ikowski, NeighborWoods Coordinator, 682-4831 (ofl"tce)~or 868-6290 (cell) <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> Trees to Planted in Downtown Area Hard Hit During the February 2002 Windstorm <br /> On aturday, February 28, at 9 a.m., the City's NeighborWoods Program will be <br /> partnering ith Eugene Tree Foundation (ETF) for the second weekend in a row to plant more <br /> trees, this ti a near the intersection of 12'" and MiA, an area hard hit during the February 2002 <br /> windstorm. Interested community volunteers are invited to help plant 12 trees. Refreshments <br /> will be provi ed and rain gear is recommended as organizers plan to plant rain or shine. <br /> The purpose of both NeighborWoods and (heir community partner, ETF, is to create a <br /> more livabl and green urban environment by planting more trees and flowers. For more <br /> information about this and other upcoming tree planting projects, call 682-4831. <br /> ii <br /> <br />