About this Event
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near Marina Towers.
No special skills are needed. We'll teach you how to help in just a few minutes.
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)
- Pruners or loppers (We'll have some to borrow)
- Long sleeves and long pants (we sometimes encounter poison ivy)
Where to Meet:
We will meeting on the trail near Marina Towers Condos. See picture below for exact meeting spot.
Approximate location on google maps here.
Google street view here
Look for the bikes and purple FoMVT signs.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
This is only a placeholder address, see event description for exact meeting spot, 615 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, United States
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