We had 128 volunteers come out to make a difference on the trail. Volunteers removed invasive bush honeysuckle and picked up trash. Thank you to everyone for improving your community. #NPSVolunteer #MLKDayofService @volunteeralexandria @volunteerarlington

We’re looking forward to the National Harbor Sphere advertising upcoming volunteer events in the future. 🤩 In the meantime, visit buff.ly/oxgYM73 to volunteer for one of our weekly trail improvement events.

Another successful MLK Day of Service in the books. We had 128 volunteers brace the cold to help remove invasive species. Special shout out to our volunteer leaders in the photo! If it wasn't for them we could not host these events. @volunteerarlington @volunteeralexandria #MLKDayofService

Preparing for a vegetation removal event for 100+ volunteers is not an easy task. Watch us pack 2 @ternbicycles.com , 2 @carlacargoengineering trailers, and 1 @bunchbike.com with all the tools we need for our #MLKDayofService volunteer event. See you on the trail! @volunteerarlington #mlkday2026

Tis me👋 Join us at an upcoming volunteer event to meet other Trailtroverts. buff.ly/2slAoXG

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” Be GREAT by serving our community on the #MLKDayofService! We are partnering with Volunteer Arlington to provide service opportunities on Monday, January 19. To sign up , visit buff.ly/5FVJPaT #arlingtonva

New beaver created art installation in Four Mile Run Park.

Service on the Mount Vernon Trail is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Sign up to lend a hand on MLK Day of Service (Monday January 19) at buff.ly/SGDYnhA.

Planning your route just got easier! George Washington Memorial Parkway installed 14 new freeze-resistant drinking fountains along the Mount Vernon Trail.🚰 https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/news/george-washington-memorial-parkway-installs-14-freeze-resistant-fountains-along-mount-vernon-trail.htm

Want to start the year off right? Volunteer! Events for 2026 are posted on our website! buff.ly/og314r4

We still have spots remaining for our MLK Day of Service on Monday January 19th. You don't want to miss this awesome volunteer experience. Register here: buff.ly/P2levoI @volunteerarlington @volunteeralexandria #mlkdayofservice

Come join Shane and Ilya at a volunteer event! buff.ly/2slAoXG

Thank you Park Ranger Will and @wolftrapnps for a great behind the scenes tour of the Filene Center. We got to walk on the stage, see where the performers get ready, and learn more about the history of Wolf Trap. They offer free tours from October-April. Learn more here: buff.ly/yt1ewlA

The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with HRP Group (HRP), is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate improvements to a portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (the Parkway) and the Mount Vernon Trail (MVT) north of Old Town, Alexandria.

Join us for MLK Day of Service Monday January 19th. Perfect opportunity for groups to volunteers and make the community a better place! 🎟️ buff.ly/P2levoI @volunteerarlington @volunteeralexandria #mlkdayofservice

We have canceled the Saturday January 10th volunteer event due to the rain forecast. We hope that you will join us at a future event. buff.ly/SGDYnhA

We're compelled to take a moment to express deep gratitude for all of this year's #TranspoBINGO sponsors.💫 They are rolling (and walking and biking and transit'ing) in at a pace we almost can't keep up with. Check them out at www.transpobingo.com.

Volunteering is really easy! Join us for an upcoming event. buff.ly/cyGMFh5

We need volunteers this Saturday to remove invasive English Ivy and bush honeysuckle. Come out and make a difference on the trail! 🎟️ Register here: buff.ly/J8bFDsj

Monday we attended a ribbon cutting at Theodore Roosevelt Island celebrating new freeze-resistant drinking fountains and bottle-filling stations. Speakers included Superintendent Jennifer Madello, @NPSGWMP; representatives from @nationalparkfoundation and @mountvernontrail; and @repdonbeyer

National Park Service proposes new safety, trail and waterfront upgrades in Old Town North

The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with HRP Group (HRP), is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate improvements to a portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (the Parkway) and the Mount Vernon Trail (MVT) north of Old Town, Alexandria.

We ended the year on a high note by breaking our yearly volunteer count. In 2025 we hosted 61 events with 1,963 volunteers contributing 4,382 volunteer hours. Thank you to everyone who came out this year to give back to the trail! Register to attend an event: buff.ly/TehdyYH

Welcome 2026 with a new perspective! Start with this long view on the long-awaited #LongBridgeProject! ow.ly/8lUh50XRwi9 Then get a close-up on impacts near @arlingtonva.us: ow.ly/wEKr50XRwlt And plan for the long haul: ow.ly/pm9Q50XRwi8 @mountvernontrail.org @TRAC @vapassengerrail

We are partnering with Volunteer Arlington to provide an opportunity for you to serve our community in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. through the 2026 #MLKDayofService! Join us on Monday, January 19 to participate in the national movement to volunteer. Sign up to #volunteer at buff.ly/5FVJPaT

You hold the power to make a change in your community. 💪 Help us rid the trail of invasive species! 📅 Monday January 19 🕔 10am 🎟️ buff.ly/P2levoI

Yesterday we collected 1,864 lbs of trash in 2 hours! It was a cold morning, but that didn't stop our volunteers by cleaning up the trash 2025 left behind. Join us at an upcoming volunteer event: buff.ly/TehdyYH

Do you need trash now? Come to a volunteer event to see how much trash you can get! Mountvernontrail.org/events

Happy New Year! May you seamlessly BRIDGE the gap between 2025 and 2026.

Just donated - so appreciative of the MVT *and* the Friends of the MVT. #bikedc

Saw on @inaturalist.bsky.social that a snowy owl is hanging out at Gravelly Point. Me: Screaming, crying, throwing up!

Done!

As an all-volunteer group, every dollar we receive goes towards improving the trail. Nearly 2/3rds of our donations are received in December, and the amount raised determines what additional work we can take on.

Start 2026 off right and volunteer! Join us at Belle Haven Park to help pick up trash and clean our community. 📅 Thursday January 1 ⌚ 10am 🎟️ buff.ly/O2Geb4O

🚀 Big news: donations are DOUBLED! Give today and your gift will go twice as far to repair pavement, remove invasives, and keep the Mount Vernon Trail beautiful for everyone. Matching funds won’t last long — join in now: buff.ly/CFD3juK

Start 2026 on the right foot by cleaning up all the trash 2025 left behind. We will be at Belle Haven Park on New Year's Day removing trash from the marsh. This is a kid friendly event. Fun for the whole family. 📍 Belle Haven Park ⌚ 10am 🎟️ buff.ly/O2Geb4O

Appreciate the maintenance folks on the MVT treating bikers like actual commuters deserving of safety precautions and hiring flaggers

💥 Your gift can go twice as far! Right now, every dollar you give to the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail will be matched — doubling the impact on safer crossings, smoother pavement, cleaner views, and thriving nature. Don’t wait — matching ends soon! 👉 Donate now: buff.ly/CFD3juK

Less litter, more beauty. 💚 This year volunteers collected thousands of pounds of trash from the Mount Vernon Trail. Support cleanups year-round by donating: buff.ly/CFD3juK

Level up your game and attend a volunteer event at mountvernontrail.org/events

Want to get fit in the New Year? Join FoMVT swole patrol as we get pumped removing invasive vegetation and picking up trash. Register for our New Year Day volunteer event: buff.ly/O2Geb4O

Looking for something to do with the family? Volunteer! 📍 Near TR Island 📅 December 27 ⌚ 10am 🎟️ buff.ly/FXwpA9r

🎄 Happy Holidays from the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail 🎄

"He sprang to his cargo bike, to his volunteer team gave a whistle, And away they all flew down the MVT like a pistol. But I heard the volunteers exclaim, ere they flew out of sight, HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT! " @ternbicycles @carlacargoengineering

Keep the trail upgrades coming. We installed 7 new bike racks on the trail this year thanks to donor support. buff.ly/CFD3juK

🌟TranspoBINGO 2026 Sponsor Spotlight: Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail🌟 We’re grateful to partner with this all-volunteer nonprofit keeping the 18-mile trail safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for walkers, runners, cyclists, and families. mountvernontrail.org @mountvernontrail.org

I love @mountvernontrail.org. In additional to being an amazing steward of pubic space, they have one of the best social media accounts out there. This year I'm going to make one of their cleanups for #TranspoBINGO! I hope you'll join me!

🚨 Note: crews from the Long Bridge Project will be doing site preparation later this week north of Gravelly Point Park. Short, intermittent pauses will occur on the trail to allow for equipment crossings. 🚨

The Mount Vernon Trail connects more than miles — it connects people. 💜 Your support powers outreach, events, and partnerships that make this trail a true community hub. Donate today to keep the momentum going: buff.ly/CFD3juK

Now get ready for your next volunteer event by signing up at buff.ly/og314r4. Don't miss out!