Trash and Vegetation Removal North of Four Mile Run

The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail works to maintain and improve the Mount Vernon Trail and promote its safe use.

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail

Help remove trash and invasive vegetation north of Four Mile Run that is growing into the trail.

This is only a placeholder location, see event description for exact meeting spot

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail north of the intersection of Four Mile Run trail with the Mount Vernon Trail. We'll be removing trash and invasive honeysuckle growing into the trail.Volunteers may perform some of the following work:<ul><li>Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetation</li><li>Using hand saws to cut branches</li><li>Hauling away vegetation and fallen tree branches</li><li>Picking up trash</li></ul>What to Bring:<ul><li>Water</li><li>Gloves (We'll have some to borrow)</li><li>Long sleeves and long pants (to prevent poison ivy)</li></ul>Where to Meet:See the picture below of where to meet on the trail. The work area is at the intersection of the Mount Vernon Trail and Four Mile Run NORTH of bridge. See the image below for the meeting location.Google map location meet <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/C7gyAJusW4No5S4p7" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/C7gyAJusW4No5S4p7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>Google street view meet <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@38.8417077,-77.0479653,3a,75y,196.19h,91.5t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1s2lft3SyoLmWNxozi1htkfw!2e0!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-1.5028438952770813%26panoid%3D2lft3SyoLmWNxozi1htkfw%26yaw%3D196.18595872332733!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" title="https://www.google.com/maps/@38.8417077,-77.0479653,3a,75y,196.19h,91.5t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1s2lft3SyoLmWNxozi1htkfw!2e0!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-1.5028438952770813%26panoid%3D2lft3SyoLmWNxozi1htkfw%26yaw%3D196.18595872332733!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>Parking: There is street parking along Potomac Avenue and then take Four Mile Run Trail to the meeting spot. View directions <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/KBFFXSGF292sBfub8" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/KBFFXSGF292sBfub8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>COVID Safety Precautions:<ul><li>We follow current CDC guidance</li><li>Work will be performed outside with room to socially distance</li></ul>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 (hello@mountvernontrail.org) 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. 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