About this Event
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail south of Four Mile Run trail near Daingerfield Island. We'll be removing 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 between Four Mile Run Trail and Daingerfield Island. See the image below for the meeting location.
Google map location meet here
Google street view meet here
Group Volunteering:
We welcome groups to come volunteer at our events. If you plan on having more than 20 people come to a particular event, 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.
COVID Safety Precautions:
- We follow current CDC guidance
- Work will be performed outside with room to socially distance
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
This is not the meeting spot but a placeholder location. See description for where to meet, 1 Marina Drive, Alexandria, United States
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