Invasive Vine Removal on the Mount Vernon Trail

615 Slaters Lane,Alexandria VA 22314

14 March, 2021

Description

Join us to remove invasive vines around the Mount Vernon Trail and save some trees. Volunteers will remove invasive vines from trees along the Mount Vernon Trail. These vines kill trees by smothering leaves, creating rot and weighing down branches. This also increases the risk that a tree will fall on a trail user. Volunteers are needed to assist with cutting, pulling, bagging and removing vines. No special skills are needed. We'll teach you how to help in just a few minutes. What to Bring: Hand Pruners (We will have several to borrow)Work Gloves (We will hav eseveral to borrow)Water to drinkA face coveringGetting there: We'll meet in the courtyard behind the Salvation Army Headquarters and then walk to the work area. If coming by car, there is very limited street parking available on Slates Ln. Covid Safety Measures: Event will occur outdoorsWork area allows keeping further than 6' apart at all timesVolunteers will split into groups of 10 or fewerVolunteers are required to wear masksAll loaner tools and gloves are cleaned and sanitized prior to the eventHand sanitizer will be availableOther Ways to Help: Sign up for one of our other volunteer events at mountvernontrail.org/events Make a donation at our GoFundMe site to keep us stocked with tools and supplies.