About this Event
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the crystal city connector that joins to the MVT.
Volunteers may perform some of the following work:
- Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetation
- Using hand saws to cut tree branches
- Sweeping or using a leaf blower
- Hauling away vegetation
- Picking up trash
What to Bring:
- Water
- Gloves (We'll have some to borrow)
- Long sleeves and long pants (we sometimes encounter poison ivy)
Where to Meet:
The work area is on the Mount Vernon Trail on the Crystal City Connector. See where to meet in the screenshot below. If coming from Crystal City you will walk through the tunnel following signs to the Mount Vernon Trail.
Meet here
Group Volunteering:
We welcome groups to come volunteer at our events. If you plan on having more than 10 people come on a particular weekend, just let us know via email ([email protected]) no less than one week prior to the day of the event. It is critical that you reach out and ensure everyone volunteering with your group registers through this EventBrite link so we can better plan work scope, prepare supplies, and promote your group’s attendance on social media. You can read more about group volunteering on our website here.
Support our Work:
We're raising funds to continue to improve the Mount Vernon Trail. Donate to keep our volunteers equipped with tools and supplies at Donate to Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail.
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Photo and Liability Waiver:
By registering to volunteer, you're agreeing to our Photo Release and Liability Waiver.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Do not meet here- this is the closest parking in Crystal city. See description for information about where to meet, 1601 Crystal Drive, Arlington, United States
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