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Monthly Volunteer Workday: Trails and More

Location of Sweet Run State Park in Virginia

Where

Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132.
main parking lot, near pollinator garden.

When

Feb. 21, 2026. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Start your weekend with fresh air, beautiful scenery, camaraderie, and a feeling of accomplishment. Volunteer tasks include maintenance of the park’s eleven-mile trail system (lopping, weed eating, improving drainage, etc.) along with an occasional project involving the farm, native gardens, or other area of the park.

We will provide the tools and training on how to use them. Please wear closed-toes shoes and bring work gloves and water. Children ages 14 and older are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian. Email sweetrunvolunteer@dcr.virginia.gov or call 540-668-6230 with any questions.

volunteers doing trail work

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-668-6230
Email Address: sweetrun@dcr.virginia.gov