Vegetation Removal Near Daingerfield Island

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near Daingerfield Island in Alexandria.

Volunteers may perform some of the following work:

• Using pruners and loppers to remove vegetation growing into the trail
• 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

Where to Meet:

The work area is on the Mount Vernon Trail north of Daingerfield Island. See the picture for walking directions from the nearest address.

Meeting spot here

Directions from parking lot to meeting spot here

Google street view here

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.

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