Description
The Glenns Campus of Rappahannock Community College is primarily a wooded campus of 100-plus acres located on major thoroughfares of the region, US 17/SR 33. Adjacent to the campus is Dragon Run, a protected and pristine waterway. The wooded acreage of the campus is interwoven with trails and pathways and provides a peaceful setting to walk and enjoy birds and other wildlife. There are benches along the trails, and a freshwater pond that attracts beaver and muskrat.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Glenns Campus, Rappahannock Community College:
- Mourning Dove
- Killdeer
- Solitary Sandpiper
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Eastern Wood-Pewee
- Acadian Flycatcher
- Great Crested Flycatcher
- White-eyed Vireo
- Yellow-throated Vireo
76 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | 39 | Andrew Rapp |
| 8 May 2026 | 39 | Frederick Atwood |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 2 | Jessica Coker |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 1 | Jessica Coker |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 11 | Susan Crockett |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Hiking Trails
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 12745 College Dr, Saluda, VA 23149
From the Previous Site on the Mattaponi Loop of the VBWT:
From The Nature Conservancy’s Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh, return by Rt. 637 to SR 249. Turn left on SR 249 and follow it approximately 6.0 miles to SR 33. Turn left on SR 33 East and travel approximately 8.0 miles to SR 14, passing through the Town of West Point. Continue straight on SR 33 approximately 7.0 miles to Rappahannock Community College on your left.
Site Information
Managed By:
- Commonwealth of Virginia
Access Requirements:
Contact Information:
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