About this Event
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the Long Bridge Connector Trail which connects to the Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington. We'll be removing invasive vegetation growing into the trail. Anyone and everyone can volunteer. All ages are welcome!
Volunteers may perform some of the following work:
- Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetation
- Using hand saws to cut tree branches
- Hauling away vegetation and fallen tree branches
- Picking up trash
What to Bring:
- Water
- Gloves (We'll have some to borrow)
- Long sleeves and long pants (to prevent poison ivy)
Where to Meet:
Google Map meeting spot location here
Look for the purple Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail signs.
Where to Park:
Closest parking is at Columbia Island Marina located in Lady Bird Johnson Park. Parking is free for 2 hours.
Directions from parking lot to meeting spot:
If coming from the parking lot, follow the Mount Vernon Trail around the Navy Merchant Marine Memorial and cross Humpback Bridge. We will be meeting on the other side of the Humpback Bridge. Look for purple Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail signs.
Walking directions from the parking lot to the meeting spot here
It is approximately a 10min walk from the parking lot to the meeting spot. Please factor this into your travel time when coming to the event.
Restrooms:
Restrooms, water fountains, and trash cans are located in the parking lot near the Columbia Island Marina at Lady Bird Johnson Park.
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.
Are you a Scout troop leader? Our events are great for troops looking for volunteer hours. Please reach out as we have patches we can distribute at the event!
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
Navy - Merchant Marine Memorial (this is a placeholder for the location, see event description for exact meeting location), George Washington Memorial Parkway, Washington, United States
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