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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

The Selu Conservancy at Radford University

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The Selu Conservancy at Radford University

Radford University’s Selu Conservancy is located just minutes from campus on 380 acres along the Little River.

Located only seven miles from campus, Selu also serves as an extended classroom. Beautiful views, abundant trails, an impressive retreat center.

07/29/2026

☀🌿Join us for our LAST Summer at Selu date on August 7th!!

The conservancy will be open for hiking, picnicking, or just appreciating nature 🌳🫶 Boats are not available but you can launch your own 🛶

Create your own adventure 🎨📸🧺📓🌳😴

07/27/2026

🌿🎨 Join us for a day of creativity in nature with the next Selu Scenery Plein Air Workshop.
"Watercolor in the Wild: Exploring Abstract Watercolor Techniques" will be led by artist Nathan Popp. This free workshop invites participants to explore expressive watercolor techniques in the beautiful setting of Selu Conservancy.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Selu Conservancy
3215 Dry Valley Road, Radford, VA 24141.
🌧️ Rain date: August 30, 2026

Register today: https://radford.nbsstore.net/selu-scenery (Registration is FREE but required by August 26 at midnight). Please bring your own watercolor paints and paper, palette, brushes, dry media, water container, and paper towels.
CVPA Radford University - College of Visual & Performing Arts

07/22/2026

🕓📚Empowering students through hands-on research has always been at the heart of Selu!

Since the 90s, Selu Conservancy has remained a space where students and faculty can come together to learn. From Appalachian Studies to Biology, every student has found their place here.

Learn more about Selu at https://www.radford.edu/selu/

07/20/2026

Join us at Selu this week for the Highland Summer Conference!! Five days of writing, reading, and creative community- featuring guest lecturers, and Appalachian literature! You won’t want to miss this!

07/16/2026

It's always nice to see new faces at Selu!! 😄☀

Shout out to for visiting us at our most recent Summer at Selu hours! 🫶🌳Join us next Saturday for our upcoming hours at the Conservancy and Boathouse!! 🛶☀ Come float, canoe, hike, or relax in nature with us during our last two Summer dates!

06/26/2026

🎨 Step Into the Landscape & Strengthen Your Artistic Practice! 🌿

Join the Artistic Field Study workshop at the beautiful Selu Conservancy and discover new ways to observe, document, and collect visual information directly from nature. Whether you paint, draw, photograph, or work in mixed media, this hands-on plein air experience welcomes artists of all skill levels and mediums.

🗓 Friday, July 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Selu Conservancy – 3215 Dry Valley Road, Radford, VA 24141
💲 FREE (Registration Required)
🌧 Rain Date: July 18
✏️ Sketchbook, pencil, camera, or your preferred art media

Led by artist Katy Durman-Machingo, participants will explore field study techniques, learn practical methods for gathering visual reference material, and gain inspiration from the natural environment.

What to bring:
✏️ Sketchbook, pencil, camera or your preferred art media
⏳ Registration closes July 15 at midnight!

Reserve your spot today: https://radford.nbsstore.net/artistic-field-study

Address

3215 Dry Valley Road
Radford, VA
24141

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(540)8318500

Website

http://linktr.ee/seluconservancy, http://www.radford.edu/selu

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