Trash Cleanup at Jones Point Park
Date & Time
📅 Sat, Feb 14, 2026
🕐 3:00 PM
Ends: Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location
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Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA 23242, United States, Alexandria, VA, 23242
🏙️ Washington
About This Event
Volunteers will pick up trash around the marsh at Jones Point Park to keep the Mount Vernon Trail and Potomac River clean.
The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near and around Jones Point.
Volunteers may perform some of the following work:
- Picking up trash
What to Bring:
- Water
- Gloves (We'll have some to borrow)
- Long sleeves and long pants
Where to Meet:
We will meet near the bathrooms at Jones Point Park.
Meeting spot here
Google street view here
Getting Here:
The meeting point is about a 20 minute walk from City Hall in Old Town (1 mile). Bike racks are available near the restroom to lock your bike. There is a parking lot next to the restroom. Street parking is also available.
Group Volunteering:
We welcome groups to come volunteer at our events. If you plan on having more than 10 people come on a particular weekend, just let us know via email (hello@mountvernontrail.org) no less than one week prior to the day of the event. It is critical that you reach out and ensure everyone volunteering with your group registers through this EventBrite link so we can better plan work scope, prepare supplies, and promote your group’s attendance on social media. You can read more about group volunteering on our website here.
Support our Work:
We're raising funds to continue to improve the Mount Vernon Trail. Donate to keep our volunteers equipped with tools and supplies at Donate to Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail.
Keep up to date with upcoming events and news about the trail by following us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.
Photo and Liability Waiver:
By registering to volunteer, you're agreeing to our Photo Release and Liability Waiver.
How do you want to get there?
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Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA 23242, United States, Alexandria, VA, 23242
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Free
Good to Know
Duration
2 hours
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
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