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o Monitored amphibians and turtles, prepared turtle nesting sites and mulched and enhanced native vegetation at Delta Ponds. o Learned more about the ecosystems in the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park from Nearby Nature educators and helped the Natural Resources Maintenance crew tackle Scot's Broom, an invasive plant in the riparian forest along the Willamette River. o Helped the Oregon Track Masters cushion Pre's Trail by placing new wood chips on the eastern section of the trail in Alton Baker Park. Project coordinators reported that, despite the heat, the students were diligent and very enthusiastic in their work. Bill Brigmon, the Oregon Track Masters and City of Eugene parks volunteer who helped coordinate the Pre's Trail project, reported that he actually had to tell a few super-industrious students to slowdown, as he was concerned about the possibility of heat stroke. Laud Mullen, Delta Ponds Habitat enhancement coordinator, had this to say about the project at Delta Ponds: "Our project went well. The students worked hard and got to see a lot of neat wildlife--turtles, garter snakes, beaver, and an osprey diving for fish. It was pretty hot in the afternoon, but the kids didn't complain and worked hard." The effort was part of a pilot service project for 7th grade students at the school. School organizers hope to cultivate the spirit of service by giving students a hands-on opportunity to contribute to several community organizations and programs annually. For more information about Spencer Butte Middle th School Day of Caring, contact 7 grade teacher Olivia Stieber at 687-3237. For more information about Hendricks Park restoration activities, call Ginny Alfriend, head gardener, at 682-5324, or Jason Blazar, Hendricks Park Forest Management Plan coordinator, at 543-6869. For more information about habitat enhancement activities at Delta Ponds, contact Laud Mullen, Delta Ponds habitat enhancement coordinator, at 682-4925. For more information about the maintenance of Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park, contact Jesse Cary-Hobbs, Natural Resources Maintenance lead worker, at 682-4843. For more information about the maintenance of Pre's Trail, contact Turf and Grounds Supervisor Rob Hallett at 682-4935. A Night oflmprov at the Hult On Saturday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m., the comedians Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Chip Esten, Brad Sherwood, and Jeff Davis return to the Silva Concert Hall stage at the Hult Center with a whole new show. Widely known for their performances on the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway", this hilarious comedy group will leave the whole audience in stitches. For more information, contact the Hult Center Ticket Office at 682-5000. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 June 2, 2005