About this Event
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near Fort Hunt Park.
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)
- Long sleeves and long pants (we sometimes encounter poison ivy)
Where to Meet:
We will meet at the Fort Hunt Park comfort station off the MVT. See image below for more info. After meeting we will go north to the work site.
G oogle street view of meeting spot
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.
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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
Fort Hunt Park Comfort Station, Trail, Fort Hunt, United States
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