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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 15h

SATURN SAID: LOOK AT ME 🪐 She’s at opposition. She’s bright. She’s serving rings. And yes, there is a viewing party about it. 🔭✨ Come hang with us at Fort Hunt Park and get an up-close look at the solar system’s biggest show-off. 🪐 Sunday, October 4 🪐 8pm buff.ly/HLf9LQA

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 29/09/2026

Over the summer, the public voted for the Mount Vernon Trail to be inducted into @railstotrails Hall of Fame. This iconic list recognizes America’s most exemplary multiuse trails, all of which provide outstanding experiences, value, inspiration and joy to the people and places they serve and connect

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 28/09/2026

What a National Public Lands Day! 🌿🗑️ 82 volunteers came out to Gravelly Point to remove invasive vegetation and trash from the MVT. In just two hours, our trash crew collected 96 pounds of trash! Help us keep tools in the hands of volunteers and projects like this going strong: buff.ly/u9PCxiO

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 27/09/2026

Join us Wednesday for our trash cleanup with @oldtownnorthrunning The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail and Old Town North Run Club are teaming up for an evening of giving back and getting some miles in! Register here: buff.ly/ryicEhc

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 26/09/2026

We feel the same way! Check out the Mount Vernon Trail and feel the wind in your eyebrow too! buff.ly/vJstPkA

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 25/09/2026

We all know you weren't volunteering because it was too hot. 😉 Now you can come back again! See upcoming events at: buff.ly/5NO0slg

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 24/09/2026

If the Mount Vernon Trail is one of your favorite places, join us at an upcoming volunteer event: buff.ly/rjFfVYV

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 23/09/2026

You have heard of Fat Bear Week, well we are celebrating Fat Trash Bag Week! 🐻 🗑️ Check out our contenders this year. Who is the winner? #fatbearweek Join us this Saturday to see Fat Trash Bags for yourself at Gravelly Point! Register here: buff.ly/6yaz90z

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 23/09/2026

We need volunteers for National Public Lands Day at Gravelly Point Park 🌎️ Saturday September 26 🌎️ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/7jHprV4

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 22/09/2026

When my man can correctly tell the difference between invasive porcelainberry and native grape. True love! buff.ly/penkOnu

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 22/09/2026

We had 25 volunteers tackle trash and invasive clematis on the trail. The trash team ended up collecting 88lbs of trash. We also found a pre-1980 pull tab Carling Black Label beer can! Register to join us at an upcoming event: buff.ly/FpUsFld

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 21/09/2026

The beaver just wanted to make sure you knew that you would be a great volunteer! Come out to improve the trail and register for an upcoming event: buff.ly/rmFo1bn

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 20/09/2026

We have a new shirt design in our shop! Proceeds from sales go towards Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail. Check out this design and more at buff.ly/xuXJlNm

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DC Family Biking @dcfamilybiking.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

See you TOMORROW, Sunday, Sept. 20 at DC Family Bike Fest in Alethia Tanner Park!!! Free sno cones, free tune ups and so much more. #bikedc RSVP: waba.org/fbf

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 19/09/2026

How I feel when I hear about graffiti on the trail. Donate to help us keep removing it from the trail: buff.ly/vkuT3Lg

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 18/09/2026

Volunteer to improve the trail at Riverside Park. Help remove invasive vegetation and pick up trash. 📅 Saturday September 19 ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/4lnBxM3

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 17/09/2026

We need volunteers this weekend at Riverside Park. Help remove invasive vegetation and pick up trash. 📅 Saturday September 19 ⌚ 9am 🎟️ buff.ly/4lnBxM3

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 16/09/2026

Ewe free to volunteer? Come out to Riverside Park to help us remove invasive vegation and pick up trash. 🎟️ buff.ly/4lnBxM3

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 15/09/2026

Starting today, September 15, the pedestrian and bicycle path across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge is CLOSED for major construction and is expected to remain closed until September 2027.

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Julie Patton Lawson @srfrjulie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Chesapeake Bay Program spotlighted the Mount Vernon Trail and the recognition from @railstotrails.org cc @mountvernontrail.org Hooray for public access to land and water! 💜 www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/an...

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An 18.5-mile trail along the Potomac River is honored by the Rails to Trail Conservancy

The Mount Vernon Trail connects the nation’s capital to George Washington’s estate

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 15/09/2026

Did you see us at @dcbikeride? We had so much fun talking to bike riders and telling them about the trail. We talked to so many people we became hoarse by the end of the event. We hope to see you at an upcoming volunteer event! buff.ly/FXDkGkh

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 14/09/2026

We had 67 volunteers collect 200 pounds of trash from TR Island on Saturday for @LatinoConservationWeek. Thank you @edu_futuro for volunteering as well as @GreenLatinos, @UrbanAdvSquad, and GWMP National Park Service for hosting the event. #LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2026 buff.ly/FXDkGkh

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 13/09/2026

Aww it's so cute! Congratulations! buff.ly/WgpqphZ

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 12/09/2026

Full disclosure, this is the only flock we have on the Mount Vernon Trail! They can be a little aggressive in surveilling trail traffic but just yell enough and they will go away. Help us keep the trail a welcoming place for all users. Register to volunteer or donate at buff.ly/Dou21bq

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 11/09/2026

Livin' the Trail Life Dream! Which beaver would you choose? MountVernonTrail.org/events

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 10/09/2026

Check out the transformation of Bridges 10, 6 and 16! Since June, our volunteers have put in 68 hours pressure washing 15 bridges along the Mount Vernon Trail. Like what you see? Your donations help us keep taking on projects that make the Mount Vernon Trail better for everyone. buff.ly/aLhCufA

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 09/09/2026

Yeah we always have enough volunteer work on the trail! Join us at an upcoming event, we promise we will not deceive you (or ask for a drop of blood) buff.ly/rmFo1bn

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 08/09/2026

The @MountVernonTrail, is parterning with @GreenLatinos, Urban Adventure Squad, and the National Park Service this Saturday for #LatinoConservationWeek! Join us for the trash cleanup at 9:00 am, and stay for the festivities after! #LCW2026 Register: buff.ly/IMMbrjv

Program for Latino Conservation Week Trash Cleanup. Saturday September 12, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt Island 9-11 am. Organized by Latino Conservation Week, Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, Green Latinos, National Park Service, and Urban Adventure Squad MountVernonTrail.org/events

Recogida de basura para la semana latina de la conservacion. Sabado 12 de septiembre de 2026 9-11 am. Inscribete en MountVernonTrail.org/events

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 07/09/2026

The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail and @oldtownnorthrunning are teaming up for an evening of giving back and getting some miles in! We’ll kick things off with a Mount Vernon Trail trash cleanup from 6:00–6:45 p.m., followed by a 3-mile run at 7:00 p.m. There is also a walking group as well!

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 06/09/2026

Same spot, same tree, same trail....but different seasons mountvernontrail.org

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 05/09/2026

Spotted Lanternflies have no business looking this good while being this problematic. See one? Stomp it. Spotted lanternflies are invasive, and removing them helps protect our local plants and trees. Register to attend an upcoming volunteer event: buff.ly/WgpqphZ

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 04/09/2026

Making friends as an adult is hard! This is your sign to invite a friend to volunteer with us or make a new friend when you get here! Volunteer friends are the best kind of friends! Register for our upcoming events at mountvernontrail.org/events.

Image shows two slugs hugging on top of an apple. Text reads "Friends that volunteer together, stay together; mountvernontrail.org"

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 03/09/2026

Are you looking for trash to be removed from the Potomac River? We got you covered. Donate to help us keep trash grabbers in the hands of volunteers: buff.ly/Ge5VLom

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 02/09/2026

In honor of National Park Week, George Washington Memorial Parkway Part Rangers led a history bike ride from Jones Point to Fort Hunt Park. What a fun way to learn about all the historical points right on the trail. Check out our website for fun upcoming events: mountvernontrail.org/events

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 01/09/2026

Lots of fun events coming up in September! Including the @dcbikeride and @otnalliance Chalk-a-Block. Mountvernontrail.org/events

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HRP ALX @hrpalx.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Mount Vernon Trail is officially a member of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s 2026 Trail Hall of Fame!

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 31/08/2026

Join @mountvernontrail.org and @greenlatinos.org for #LatinoConservationWeek on September 12th. All are welcome to join us for the trash clean up and stay for the festivities! #LCW2026 Register: buff.ly/IMMbrjv

Programa del evento Latino Conservation Week: sábado 12 de septiembre de 2026 en Theodore Roosevelt Island, con horarios y actividades — limpieza de basura 9–11am y celebración de conservación 10am–2pm.

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 30/08/2026

Another volunteer leader shout-out! 🎉 Today, we had the honor of celebrating volunteer leader Josh as he was promoted to Major in the U.S. Air Force! We joined Josh, his family, and friends for the promotion ceremony at @portcitybrew.

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 30/08/2026

Our volunteer leaders are out of this world! 🛰️🌎🌙 Congratulations to volunteer leader Elaine on the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope! 🚀 Elaine has spent much of the summer in Florida working on the telescope, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone with her.

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Potomac Riverkeeper Network @prknetwork.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

On Saturday, 1 pm September 12 at Fort Hunt Park, Friends of Dyke Marsh, NPS, & Secret Gardens, Birds and Bees host a great raptor event. Study birds of prey up close and learn about their behaviors and threats. A great family event. Free. No registration required. PC - Friends of Dyke Marsh

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 29/08/2026

2026 Fort Hunt Film Festival Schedule Come to Pavilion A every Friday in September at 7:30 PM to see movies about World War II or the Cold War! In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history.

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BikeArlington @bikearlington.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Congratulations to the @mountvernontrail.org on induction into the @railstotrails.org Conservancy’s 2026 Trail Hall of Fame! ow.ly/I5AR50ZGBZg Get out on the MVT this weekend and see for yourself! ow.ly/7umc50ZGBZf Happy Trails! @ArlingtonTRAC

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WalkArlington @walkarlington.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 28/08/2026

Join in on the fun! Tomorrow, we'll be removing trash and invasive vegetation at Belle Haven Park just south of Old Town. All ages are welcome! Bicycle racks are available for bike parking. Register here! buff.ly/drR9cXd 📍Mount Vernon Trail at Belle Haven Park 🗓August 29th, 9-11 am

Girl in yellow vest is squatting and holding pruners next to a tree with English Ivy. Text reads "Saturday August 29; Belle Haven Park; We Need Volunteers; MountVernonTrail.org/events

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 27/08/2026

Start the school year off the right way... on the trail! Join us this Saturday, August 29th at Belle Haven Park to pick up trash and remove pesky vegetation. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in on the fun! Register at buff.ly/BgPuMwa 📆 August 29th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am 📍 Belle Haven Park

Poster for Volunteering on the Mount Vernon Trail. Picture of two people with purple shirts, gloves, and trash grabbers picking up trash. Text reads "Volunteer on the Mount Vernon Trail; Saturday August 29, Belle Haven Park; mountvernontrail.org/events

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 26/08/2026

Happy National Dog Day! If you want to have the coolest dog in the neighborhood, make sure you get them a BARK Ranger tag at @madeinalxva Read more about our BARK Ranger program at buff.ly/2jFqh2d

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Lynn Borton @choosetobecurious.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Well-deserved recognition for the wonderful folks at @mountvernontrail.org Friends of Mount Vernon Trail who have been selected by @railstotrails.org for their Hall of Fame! www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/vi... See why in lovely curiosity convo w volunteers who make the magic happen. Link below.

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Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail Receives Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Top Honor, Named 2026 Hall of Fame Trail

Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail named 2026 Hall of Fame Trail celebrates community impact and historical significance in America.

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 25/08/2026

It really is incredible the high quality imagery that they have of Mars now! Even though we can't travel to Mars yet, you can always give back to planet Earth! 🌎 Register to volunteer for an upcoming event and give back to the trail: MountVernonTrail.org/events

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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 24/08/2026

Shout out to the mighty volunteers that braved the rain Saturday morning to volunteer. We had a crew of 16 volunteers + 1 dog + 2 goats give back to the trail. Join us at an upcoming event at: mountvernontrail.org/events

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