Check out this before/after pressure washing pic of Bridge 15. After pressure washing GWMP NPS is replacing loose boards on the bridges. These bridges look so much better! Donate: mountvernontrail.org/donate
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
@mountvernontrail.org
We make the Mount Vernon Trail better and safer for all users. Volunteer at http://mountvernontrail.org/events or donate at http://mountvernontrail.org/donate
Volunteers put in the work last Saturday removing invasive vegetation and trash. Thank you for volunteering your time to improve the trail. Sign up for an upcoming event: mountvernontrail.org/events
Spotted lanternflies in their adult form are emerging on the Mount Vernon Trail. Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail is here to squish them all and save the day! #spottedlanternflies #spottedlanternflystomp Mountvernontrail.org/events
I am addicted to AI! If you are also addicted to AI come check out one of our upcoming events at buff.ly/hRDlFO0
Bridge 13 and 14 have taken the lead for the trail's most algae buildup. It was pretty gross! Donate to help us keep improving the trail: buff.ly/Tq7ZnZm
We have been busy pressure washing bridges on the trail. Pressure washing helps remove algal growth and thus makes the bridges safer for trail users. Donate at mountvernontrail.org/donate to help us keep cleanin’ the boards!
Join us at DC’s biggest car-free social bike ride on September 12, 2026 and save 20% by using the promo code FOMVTBIKE26 We will be tabling at @dcbikeride and would love for you to stop by! Register at: buff.ly/TojUYlI
Calling all trash pandas! Volunteer this Saturday at Jones Point Park to remove invasive vegetation and pickup trash. 📅 Saturday August 1 ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/CSFKFiZ
Arlington County is looking to transform Wilson Boulevard, Fort Myer Drive, and North Lynn Street in @rosslynva. Provide your feedback to make it easier and safer to get to and from the trail. Learn about the two projects and give your feedback online by Sunday, August 2. 💻️ ow.ly/WTgZ50ZsmUo
Volunteer to pick up trash and remove invasive vegetation this Saturday at Jones Point Park! 📅 Saturday August 1 ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/CSFKFiZ
Volunteers made an impact on the trail near Rosslyn last Saturday. They not only removed invasive vegetation but also cleared a lot of trash out of the woods. Thank you volunteers! Check out our upcoming events at: buff.ly/yTvdSyE
Ride, run, or walk the new detour on the Mount Vernon Trail at Gravelly Point. 🏃♂️🚲🚶Check out @vapassengerrail for Long Bridge Project information and updates about the detour that will be in effect until 2030. vapassengerrailauthority.org/projects/lon...
Exciting news! We have printed Mount Vernon Trail Maps 🗺️ They are not only practical, but also make cool wall art! In the coming months we will be distributing MVT maps to businesses and community spaces near the trail. If you would like printed maps for your business please reach out.
Bridge 1 near Mount Vernon Estate is a known spot for slips and falls. Volunteers pressure washed the bridge with the help of the NPS GWMP water tank and pressure washer. For the past two months we have been pressure washing bridges every weekend. Donate: buff.ly/kG8QGEe
Join us at DC’s biggest car-free social bike ride on September 12, 2026 and save 20% by using the promo code FOMVTBIKE26 We will be tabling at @dcbikeride and would love for you to stop by! Register at: buff.ly/TojUYlI
We need volunteers this Saturday in @rosslynva Help improve the Mount Vernon Trail. 📅 Saturday July 25 ⌚ 9am 📍 Rosslyn 🎟️ buff.ly/CSFKFiZ
🎵 I saw the sign [to volunteer] And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign Life is demanding without understanding I saw the sign [to volunteer] 🎵 @rosslynva 🎟️ buff.ly/CSFKFiZ
The rumors are true…Jimothy has been spotted on the Mount Vernon Trail. His only wish is that you volunteer on the trail to make it a better place. Register at mountvernontrail.org/events 🦝
Check out the improvements around the Crystal City Connector. Invasive vegetation doesn't stand a chance when our volunteers are around! Like what you see? Donate to help us keep tools in the hands of volunteers: buff.ly/kG8QGEe
Our volunteers were busy removing invasive vegetation and trash last Saturday. Got to love the commitment from our volunteers to help improve the trail. Register for an upcoming event at: buff.ly/ndSedta
We had a fun time mothing on Saturday night. We saw lots of night insects and seeing what was attracted to the blacklight. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events: buff.ly/xR2cB8L
It's time to board the plane! Now pick your seat.✈️
Join us at our moth observation station to learn about moths for National Moth Week 🔦 Saturday July 18th 🔦8:45pm 🔦register using the link in the bio
We need volunteers to improve the trail this Saturday at Belle Haven Park 📅 July 18th ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/U20edxb
Volunteer to improve the trail this Saturday at Belle Haven Park 📅 July 18th ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/U20edxb
Immediate red card for any of these actions 🚩 Be a good trail user and volunteer at an upcoming event: buff.ly/ndSedta
