About

We envision lower Four Mile Run as a cherished community resource and a model for natural lands stewardship in an urban setting.

Our mission is to promote nature, culture, and community at lower Four Mile Run through restoration, advocacy, recreation, and education.

Our Annual Reports summarize our impact and are available online. See our profile page on GuideStar for additional information.

 The Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and volunteer organization formed in 2016 following years of community efforts to beautify and improve Four Mile Run Park. Learn about those efforts here.

See an Overview Map of lower Four Mile Run and the Park.


We are grateful for funding and in-kind support from the following sponsors:
 
ACT for Alexandria
Dominion Energy 
Eshom 'n Wilhelm Fund
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Julia Valentine's Sunday Morning Stretch
MOM's Organic Market
National Park Service
Patagonia - Old Town
Port City Brewing Company
River Network
Virginia American Water
 
And we thank the partnering organizations that share in our work:

Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities
Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation
Arlington Regional Master Naturalists
Casa Chirilagua
Community Lodgings
Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market
Friends of Dyke Marsh
Friends of Monticello Park
Georgetown Day School
Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-08 (Mount Vernon)