Volunteers will remove overgrown vegetation from the intersection of the Mount Vernon Trail and Four Mile Run Trail to prevent crashes.
Meet on the trail at the intersection of the Mount Vernon Trail and Four Mile Run Trail.
Volunteers will remove vegetation near the trail that is blocking the sight line for people at the junction of the Mount Vernon Trail and Four Mile Run Trail. This area has been identified as a high crash area due to poor sightlines combined with multiple turning movements. Work will consist of:
Using pruners to remove bushesUsing bow saws to remove small treesTrimming overhead branchesCarrying and stacking cut vegetationNo special skills are needed. We'll teach you how to help in just a few minutes.
What to Bring:
Work Gloves if you have them (We will have several to borrow)Pruners or limb loppers if you have them (We will have several to borrow)SunscreenWater to drinkA face coveringGetting there: Meet on the trail at the intersection of the Mount Vernon Trail and Four Mile Run Trail. The image below shows walking directions from the nearest available address. If coming by car, you can either park at the Potomac Yard shopping center in Alexandria or the Harris Teeter parking garage and then walk to the work site.
Covid Safety Measures:
Event will occur outdoors Work area allows keeping further than 6' apart at all times Volunteers are required to wear masks All loaner tools and gloves are cleaned and sanitized prior to the event Hand sanitizer will be availableOther Ways to Help:
Sign up for one of our other volunteer events at mountvernontrail.org/events Make a donation at https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4HS836DQJ34BC
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