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i ~ i <br /> <br /> 'i <br /> September 6, 001 <br /> CONTACT: Michael Robert, Head Gardener, 682-5324 <br /> From Public nformation Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> LA T FREE THE TREE DAYS OF THE SUMMER THIS SATURDAY <br /> Friends and n ighbors of Hendricks Park will gather on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9:30 am to 1:00 <br /> pm for this s mmer's last Free the Trees Day ivy pulling party. This will be the fourth in a <br /> successful se ies of volunteer ivy pulling projects that have focused on removing English ivy <br /> from the tru s of trees. Summer removal work focuses on the trees because the ground is too <br /> dry and hard ~o pull ivy out by the roots. With the expected arrival of fall and winter rains, ivy <br /> removal will hilt to ground work in October and November. Stay tuned for details. <br /> Since June, volunteers from throughout the city have removed ivy from trees on over ten <br /> acres of park land. Come join the fun when we cap this summer's tree efforts, then turn our <br /> attention to Being the other native plants in the forest. Volunteers and park staff will meet at <br /> the F.M. Wil ins Picnic Shelter at 9:30 am, pick up tools and head out to the woods. For more <br /> information n this and other activities at the park, please ca11682-5324. <br /> I <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541 j 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />