Vegetation Trimming near Gravelly Point

The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail south of Gravelly Point.

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:

See the picture below of where to meet on the trail. The work area is south of Gravelly Point. If coming by car, enter Gravelly Point in Google Maps for directions. The parking lot can only be accessed when headed northbound on the GW Parkway.

Meet here

Google street view here

Group Volunteering:

We welcome groups to come volunteer at our events. If you plan on having more than 20 people come to a particular event, just let us know via email (aGVsbG8gfCBtb3VudHZlcm5vbnRyYWlsICEgb3Jn) 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.

COVID Safety Precautions:

• We follow current CDC guidance
• Work will be performed outside with room to socially distance

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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