About this Event
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near Old Stone Bridge.
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 at the Mount Vernon Trail Trailhead near the rest area near Old Stone Bridge. See picture below.
Approximate location on google maps here.
Google street view here.
Parking is available in the neighborhood.
Look for the bikes and purple FoMVT signs.
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.
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 just a placeholder location, see event description for more information, 7800 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, United States
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