Vegetation Removal Near Daingerfield Island

Help remove invasive species near Daingerfield Marina on the Mount Vernon Trail.

Volunteers may perform some of the following work:

1. Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetation growing into the trail
2. Sawing and picking up fallen limbs
3. Picking up trash

What to Bring:

1. Water
2. Gloves (We'll have some to borrow)
3. Long sleeves and long pants

Where to Meet:

The work area is on the Mount Vernon Trail just north of the Washington Sailing Marina on Daingerfield Island. See picture below for directions.

Google street view: here

Googel location: here

Parking:

You can park at Washington Sailing Marina on Daingerfield Island

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.

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Photo and Liability Waiver:

By registering to volunteer, you're agree to our Photo Release and Liability Waiver.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

See event details for where to meet on the trail, 1 Marina Drive, Alexandria, United States

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