Long Bridge Connector Vegetation and Trash Removal

Schedule

Sat Jan 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

This is just a placeholder, see event description for meeting place | Washington, DC

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Volunteers will remove invasive vegetation growing into the trail.
About this Event

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the new Long Bridge Connector Trail which connects to the Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington. We'll be removing invasive vegetation growing into the trail and trash. Anyone and everyone can volunteer. All ages are welcome!

Volunteers may perform some of the following work:

  • Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetation
  • Using hand saws to cut tree 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:

Google Map meeting spot location here

Look for the purple Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail signs.

Where to Park:

Closest parking is at Columbia Island Marina located in Lady Bird Johnson Park. Parking is free for 2 hours.

Directions from parking lot to meeting spot:

If coming from the parking lot, follow the Mount Vernon Trail around the Navy Merchant Marine Memorial and cross Humpback Bridge. We will be meeting on the other side of the Humpback Bridge. Look for purple Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail signs.

Walking directions from the parking lot to the meeting spot here

It is approximately a 10min walk from the parking lot to the meeting spot. Please factor this into your travel time when coming to the event.

Restrooms:

Restrooms, water fountains, and trash cans are located in the parking lot near the Columbia Island Marina at Lady Bird Johnson Park.

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.


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