About this Event
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near Trollheim Bridge/Theodore Roosevelt Island.
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 north of the wooden Trollheim bridge. See where to meet in the screenshot below. If coming by car you can park at Theodore Roosevelt Island. Please note that this parking lot can become very full on Saturday morning. If full you can also park in Rosslyn.
Meet here
Google street view here
COVID Safety Precautions:
- We follow current CDC guidance
- Work will be performed outside with room to socially distance
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.
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.
Keep up to date with upcoming events and news about the trail by following us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.
Photo and Liability Waiver:
By registering to volunteer, you're agreeing to our Photo Release and Liability Waiver.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
This is a placeholder address, see Eventbrite description for meeting place, Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, Washington, United States
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