Invasive Honeysuckle Removal for National Public Lands Day

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be celebrating National Public Lands Day by removing invasive bush honeysuckle from the trail near the 14th Street Bridge. See the picture below for where to meet on the trail. The address provided is from the nearest parking lot.

Volunteers may perform some of the following work:

• Using pruners, folding saws or loppers to cut vegetation
• Hauling away and stacking cut vegetation

What to Bring:

• Water
• Gloves (We'll have some to borrow)
• Pruners, folding saws, or loppers if you have them (We'll have some to borrow)
• Long sleeves and long pants

Where to Meet:

The work area is on the Mount Vernon Trail near the 14th Street Bridge connection. See the picture below for walking directions from the nearest address. If coming by car, allow some additional time to walk from the parking lot to the starting location.

Check-in Table Location

• Google street view and Google map location
• 12 minute walk (0.5 miles) from Columbia Island Marina Parking Lot
• Walking directions from the Columbia Island Marina Parking Lot to check-in table here.

Please factor this into your commute time to the event.

Bathrooms:

There are no bathrooms on the trail. You can use the portable bathrooms at Columbia Island or Gravelly Point.

Things to Note:

There is a possibility of encountering poison ivy. Please be sure to wear long sleeves and long pants to avoid the possibility of exposure. Volunteer leaders will be sure to point out poison ivy while working.

Group Volunteering:

We welcome groups to come volunteer at our events. If you plan on having more than 20 people come on a particular weekend, just let us know via email ([email protected]) so we can better prepare supplies and promote your group’s attendance on social media. You can read more about group volunteering on our website here.

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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

Columbia Island Marina (this is the closest location for parking, see map below for specific meeting spot for registration), George Washington Memorial Parkway, Arlington, United States