Trash and vegetation removal north of Four Mile Run

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-05:00

This is only a placeholder location, see event description for exact meeting spot | Arlington

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Publisher/HostFriends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Trash and vegetation removal north of Four Mile Run
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Help remove trash and invasive vegetation north of Four Mile Run that is growing into the trail.
About this Event

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail north of the intersection of Four Mile Run trail with the Mount Vernon Trail. We'll be removing trash and invasive honeysuckle growing into the trail.

Volunteers may perform some of the following work:

  • Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetation
  • Using hand saws to cut 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:

See the picture below of where to meet on the trail. The work area is at the intersection of the Mount Vernon Trail and Four Mile Run NORTH of bridge. See the image below for the meeting location.

Google map location meet here

Google street view meet here

Parking: There is street parking along Potomac Avenue and then take Four Mile Run Trail to the meeting spot. View directions 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]) no less than one week prior to the day of the event 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.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

This is only a placeholder location, see event description for exact meeting spot, 3920 Potomac Avenue, Arlington, United States

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