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- > > ~ o <br /> <br /> r <br /> February 13, 2002 <br /> CONTACT: Michael Robert, Head Gardener,682-5324 <br /> John Moriarty, Forest Management Plan Coordinator, 682-5324 <br /> i <br /> From Public nformation Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> V LUNTEERS TO PULL IVY AT HENDRICKS PARK THIS SATURDAY <br /> Volu teens will gather this Saturday morning to remove English ivy from the <br /> forest of He dricks Park during the last of this year's "Gaining Ground" volunteer days. <br /> This month, ivy pullers from throughout the city will be working with the knowledge that <br /> the Oregon Department of Agriculture has officially declared English ivy a quarantined <br /> plant. This means that under rules that went into effect on January 29, 2002, it is <br /> illegal to bu ,sell, plant, transport or propagate this highly invasive weed in Oregon. <br /> That is goo news to volunteers and park staff alike who are laboring to control ivy in <br /> ~ the park. <br /> Volu teens will meet rain or shine on Saturday, February 16th at 9:30 am, at the <br /> F.M. Wilkin Picnic Shelter on Summit Avenue in Hendricks Park. Eugene City Bakery <br /> will provide pastries and muffins for the crew, while the City will provide the necessary <br /> I <br /> tools. Rain gear, gloves and boots are highly recommended, even if the weather is <br /> clear. Corn join your neighbors as we gain ground on English ivy at Hendricks Park! <br /> For more i formation on how can you can lend a hand, contact Hendricks Park at <br /> 682-5324. <br /> I <br /> P bllc 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 />