Small Projects Improve Local Parks
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Small Projects Improve Local Parks

Invasive vines near historic Barrel Bridge, Lorton, cleared by Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team members Ethan Lai, Ava Belmont, Karin Lehnigk, Joseph Converse, and Bruce Lai.

Invasive vines near historic Barrel Bridge, Lorton, cleared by Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team members Ethan Lai, Ava Belmont, Karin Lehnigk, Joseph Converse, and Bruce Lai. Photo by Susan Laume/The Connection

By Susan Laume

Friday, January 22, 2021

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Photo by Susan Laume/The Connection

A barrel and unidentified metal objects were among the debris collected as part of MLK National Day of Service conducted in conjunction with the Presidential Inauguration Committee at Laurel Hill Park, Lorton. Participants: David Lowry, Tamas and Laura Madarasz, Frank and Kathy Redner, Christine Briscoe and Blake Cambey.

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Photo by Susan Laume/The Connection

Trash removed from Laurel Hill Central Green area by additional volunteers: (3rd from right) Joseph Converse, Ava Belmont, Ethan Lai, and (not pictured) Yee and Lizzie Sergi, and Mellissa and Leila Slye, with mascot Tia.

Fairfax County, contractor, and volunteer work efforts at several South County locations in the past week made small improvements to provide better experiences for park users. Tasks included removing invasive vines, channeling water drainage, and picking up trash as part of the National Day of Service for Martin Luther King Day.

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