Volunteer Work Day - Mason Neck State Park (Rating: Fun)
Details
You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf ](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf)and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
Clean-up day at Mason Neck State Pak. The Park is situated on a peninsula formed by Pohick Bay on the north, Belmont Bay on the south and the Potomac River on the east. The peninsula is the site of an active heron rookery. The park also attracts several other migrating and non-migrating species of birds, including whistling swans and assorted species of duck. Bald eagles also inhabit the area.
Description:
Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short talk about conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.
Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.
Please bring water, dress for the weather, and expect to get wet and a little dirty. All supplies (gloves and bags) will be provided by the park.
There are restrooms at the main picnic area as well as at the Visitor Center.
Bring:
Adequate water/hydration and snacks as you deem necessary. We will be focusing on the shoreline area.
Park Entrance Fee:
No Fee for this event. Please let the contact station ranger know you are volunteering for clean-up day, and they will give you a pass for parking.
Dogs:
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Mason Neck Hiking Upward:
https://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/MasonNeck/
Mason Neck State Park:
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/mason-neck
Meet at the trailhead parking lot 15 minutes early to allow everyone to be signed in and get ready to walk over to the Visitor Center.
Meeting Place Instructions: Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA. Access to the park is via U.S. 1, then five miles east on Route 242 (Gunston Road) to the park entrance. Continue into the park on High Point Rd, and take a right onto Outlet Rd. toward the Visitor Center. The main picnic area veers off to the left just before the Visitor Center. We will meet at the main picnic area parking lot. GPS 38.642150, -77.197876
Any questions, please message me here or text/call @202-528-0456. If you text me, please include your name.