This past Saturday, volunteers cut down invasive honeysuckle trees and picked up a LOT of trash near Four Mile Run and the Potomac River. Our exceptional roster of volunteers included mighty group of Wolverines from West Potomac High School and their Global Care Club who worked feverishly to uncover

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New crosswalks. New stop line paint. Our donors help cover the cost of paint, rollers, brushes and tape to improve trail markings. If you value a safer Mount Vernon Trail, help us keep the momentum going — donate today! 👉 buff.ly/CFD3juK

Tomorrow, our event is situated near yet another massive trash trove and we need your help! The ground crinkles as you walk on this sea of plastic. You'll be able to fill 6-7 or 67 bags in no time! Join us to tackle invasive species removal or trash cleanup by registering at buff.ly/j6aVXz4

Thanks Todd at @pedegoalexandria for giving our @bunchbike.com a full tune up after 1,700 miles of only using this bike for trail work! Fun fact: If you ever want to rent or test ride a @bunchbike.com while in Alexandria, @pedegoalexandria is the place to go! #supportlocal

We need volunteers this Saturday near Four Mile Run! Register to volunteer and give back to the trail. buff.ly/9AdQLUo

Help us raise money to replace 7 aging and damaged picnic tables along the Mount Vernon Trail. These tables provide much-needed rest stops and gathering spaces for walkers, runners, and cyclists enjoying one of Arlington's most popular outdoor destinations.

The official results of the Mega Trash Bash are in! Last Saturday five local environmental groups — Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, Potomac Conservancy, Four Mile Run Conservatory, NOVA Cleanups and District Cleanups— came together to tackle litter in our community.

You know we always have to do a before/after photo after events. Thanks @rossafossa for commentating! We have more trash that needs to be picked up this weekend near Four Mile Run. Register to join in on the fun! buff.ly/AD0DJxU

Watch us pile 2,456 pounds of trash in under 1 minute. This monumental task wouldn't have been possible without the help of our cargo bike fleet! @bunchbike.com @ternbicycles.com We used 300+ bags for this trash cleanup. Donate to help us replenish our stock: mountvernontrail.org/donate/

Yesterday we had 128 volunteers collect 2,456 POUNDS of trash out of the Potomac River! That is a lot of trash! Thank you to all the groups who came out and volunteered. It was a fun event. Join in on the fun at an upcoming event: buff.ly/vRmfKyN

We don't miss! Join us at an upcoming volunteer event to help us keep improving the trail! buff.ly/dA0SMri

Help the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail in collaboration with other local groups beat our high score! 🕹 Bring your friends and make some new ones while you're there! Register at buff.ly/y8jyu6f!

Thanks @nbcwashington.com for highlighting the Mega Trash Bash on Saturday November 15th. Volunteer to pick up trash to keep our waterways clean! Be sure to sign up and participate! www.eventbrite.com/e/trash-remo...

You won't want to miss the biggest litter pick-up collab in the DMV yet! This family-friendly event will have a tremendous impact on the health of our trails and waterways. Mark your calendar, invite your friends, family, and co-workers, and register at buff.ly/y8jyu6f!

The Northern Lights were amazing last night from the trail. Photos weren't able to capture the true beauty so we tried to recreate it. Want to spend more time on the trail? Join us for an upcoming volunteer event: buff.ly/vRmfKyN

Calling all trash (and trashy TV) afficionados! Join us on November 15th to pick up trash near Marina Towers. We are joining forces with several local organizations to pick up trash on local trails and waterways. Register at buff.ly/1m2vIsN

Did you know that Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail has 3 veterans and active members of the military who are current or former volunteer leaders in our organization? Thank you for all that you do to make the trail a better place.

NEW adaptive seating just dropped!!! Supportive adult-sized Go Kart seat with cover and harness. Works great for kids and teens who need more support than the bench can provide Backstory: Jessica E. in Missouri put together a similar setup for her adult son - we loved the idea and...

Thanks @ey_us for volunteering with us for your day of service. This is the 4th time we have hosted EY and they are the hardest working group of volunteers! Invasive bush honeysuckle didn't stand a chance with these volunteers on the trail.

Join the ABC's talk to protect birds from the threats of plastics and pollution! This event is the perfect preparation for our Mega Trash Bash on Saturday, November 15th at Marina Towers. Sign up for both events below: 🐦🗣️ ABC Bird Talk: buff.ly/RVa0qYQ 🗑️ Marina Towers Trash Bash: buff.ly/tBQZ6gS

It is leaf blowing season! We are pros at keeping the trail free of leaves! Let us know if you need us for your upcoming concert or photoshoot. 💨 🍂

We will be volunteering near Dyke Marsh this Saturday! Note we have moved to our winter schedule of 10am start time! 🗓️ Nov 8 ⏰ 10am 🎟️ buff.ly/k2V4yuA

Oops. Don't restart your computer! Walk away and join us at a volunteer event. We will be on the trail near Dyke Marsh this Saturday at 10am 📅 Saturday November 8 ⌚ 10am 🎟️ buff.ly/0hGphDW

English ivy be gone! Volunteers helped save some trees from the grasp of English ivy last Saturday. Taking care of this ivy helps extend the life of the tree. Join us at a upcoming volunteer event to have an impact on the trail. buff.ly/3YxNIN4

Barktoberfest @mountvernontrail.org

Join the Mega Trash Bash on November 15. We're teaming up with @potomacconservancy, @4mrconservatory, and @nova.cleanups fo a Mega Trash Cleanup along the Potomac River and Four Mile Run. Sign up at buff.ly/y8jyu6f to help restore our beloved trails and wetlands.

Help us raise money to replace 7 aging and damaged picnic tables along the Mount Vernon Trail. These tables provide much-needed rest stops and gathering spaces for walkers, runners, and cyclists enjoying one of Arlington's most popular outdoor destinations.

We need more potholes filled! 🐄🔔 Thanks to @alltrails AllTrails Stewards Fund we are getting the work done!

Early birds rejoice! 🐦 Change your clocks and then register to attend an upcoming volunteer event. buff.ly/7uvtUcg

Volunteering will solve all of your problems. Register to attend an upcoming event: buff.ly/2JQo1UI

We’re sorry to share that the Moonlight Monument Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail has been canceled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. There were too many logistical hurdles to overcome to make this event happen in time.

In this stressful world volunteering outside can be really peaceful. We will be on the trail near Columbia Islans this Saturday. Join us! 📅 Saturday November 1 ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/iuOuzDJ

We need volunteers this Saturday near Memorial Bridge! Register to volunteer and improve the trail. 📅 Saturday November 1 ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/iuOuzDJ

Check out these before/after photos from Saturday! A difference you can see! Cleaning the pavers took 8 volunteers 2.5 hours to do!!! 😍 Wow. Cleaning the pavers cost $50 in leveling sand and tools. Donate to help us do more of these improvements in the future: buff.ly/b5HH4CD

On Saturday we had one team of volunteers removing invasive vegetation and another team cleaning the pavers near four mile run! This work makes a big difference in improving the trail. Thank you volunteers! Look like fun? Join us at an upcoming event: mountvernontrail.org/events/

Bonus of having a newly painted crosswalk at Gravelly Point....you can now re-create a famous crosswalk photo!

What a difference some paint can make! A team of volunteers worked over two afternoons to re-paint this crosswalk at Gravelly Point. Improving the visibility of this crosswalk benefits all trail users. The materials for this improvement were purchased with donations. Donate: buff.ly/rEbSilI

Did you see us at the @visitdelray 29th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade in our @bunchbikes? We won the Team Category Award! Thank you @your_dogs_best_friends and @thedogstoreva for sponsoring the dog parade. We can have fun on and off the trail!

With the Gravelly Point parking lot closed to traffic, it was the perfect time to refresh the crosswalk. Adding fresh paint greatly improves the safety of trail users. This improvement used around $120 in supplies. Donating even small amounts can make a big difference: mountvernontrail.org/donate/

Looking for a fun outing with coworkers? Want to give back to celebrate a special event or milestone? We've got you covered. Our Mega Trash Bash on November 15th near Marina Towers is a perfect event for groups of all ages and sizes. Have group members sign up at buff.ly/2aUlLcK

Hey kids, always remember basic math....candy corn is the worst! 🎃 Join the cool kids at an upcoming volunteer event! We have events posted until the end of December. buff.ly/vpFiTsr

Join us this Saturday to remove spooky scary invasive species and trash from the trail! 🗓️ Saturday October 25 ⏰ 9am 📍 near four mile run 🎟️ buff.ly/JsnpJRX

No more darkness, no more night (in a limited sense). Get a free travel light at one of three popular walking/riding spots next week. www.bikearlington.com/bike/events/

We need a hand! Volunteer this Saturday near 4 Mile Run. 📅 October 25 ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/qlwIZwg

Volunteers went to town taking out invasive bush honeysuckle from the trail. Removing invasive species helps native species thrive! Look like fun? Join us at an upcoming event: buff.ly/vpFiTsr

The planned 10/21/25 virtual public meeting regarding safety, trail, and waterfront improvements near the Old Town North neighborhood has been canceled due to a lapse in appropriations. @otnalliance

Last week we removed close to 30 bags of trash out of the Potomac River. Thank you @alexandriavates for helping us figure out trash bag pickup during the government shutdown. You saved our volunteer event! We will be removing trash again this weekend near four mile run: buff.ly/vpFiTsr

Wow what a difference a little bit of cold patch can make! This was an 1.5 inch gap between the trail and the bridge. Thanks to the work of our volunteers you can now glide over and not even feel the difference. Appreciate this work? Donate: buff.ly/rEbSilI

Check out the new PBS documentary "From Rails to Trails," the fascinating story of the national movement to "recycle" abandoned railroad right-of-way into new trails. @NOVA_Parks is the proud caretaker of the 45-mile W&OD, featured in this story. weta.org/watch/shows/...