The Rust Sanctuary
is a 62-acre preserve donated to the Audubon Naturalist Society by
the estate of Margaret Dole Rust. It was opened in October 2000.
Located just west of Leesburg, the sanctuary includes an upland
forest, meadows, and pond, as well as a manor house used for
classes, offices, and a nature center.
The Rust Sanctuary
is open from dawn to dusk (NO NIGHT CACHING PERMITTED), with
Naturalists on duty at the manor weekdays from 9-5. Please feel
free to stop by the manor house to visit with the Naturalists who
care for the Sanctuary – you won’t be sorry…
these knowledgeable folks look forward to sharing the unique
habitats and history of this remarkable preserve with the
Geocaching community. Please remember to practice CITO whenever
possible, and adhere to the ‘leave no trace’
policy.
The cache itself is near the main house in a location that is
suitable for all ages and abilities. The cache is accessible to
cachers with disabilities, who are strongly encouraged to visit.
The Rust staff encourages the use of established trails and game
paths, if you choose to explore the grounds, to minimize habitat
impact. As in any wild area, dress appropriately and use insect
repellant during bug season.
We hope that you enjoy the pursuit of this cache every bit as
much as we have enjoyed placing it for you. A very special thank
you goes out to the staff at the Rust Sanctuary - thank you for
being so receptive of this new sport!
