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Bird Sightings: Visit Texas eBird to find out what's being reported. Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is an eBird Hot Spot.

Guided Tours and Education Programs, offered by the Audubon Docents.

The Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary in West Houston is a 17.5 acre wooded sanctuary along Rummel Creek with a restored log cabin that houses a variety of education programs reaching out into Houston and surrounding areas. Open to the public 365 days a year, it also contains Houston Audubon administrative offices. Our automatic gate currently opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM (9:00 PM in summer), and birders are welcome.

Dog policy: Any dog at the sanctuary must be kept on a leash. Because this is a nature sanctuary, we ask visitors not to bring their dogs.

Volunteer

Join us at ELMS! Whether you like working outdoors or indoors, with adults or children, we have something for every taste! Details

Free Spring Bird Walks

Jim Hinson leads spring bird walks at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Starting April 7, walks will be held every Wednesday to mid-May. Please meet in the parking lot by the cabin at 8:30 AM. The walks last 1-2 hours (or longer!). Birders are free to arrive and leave as their schedules require. Please park in the church parking lot next door to the Sanctuary as there is only very limited parking at the cabin. Novices are welcome at the walks!

Restoration Committee

The Edith L. Moore log cabin needs exterior restoration work. We have formed a committee for its long-range restoration. If you are interested in becoming involved with the project or know someone knowledgeable about log cabin maintenance, please contact Flo Hannah, telephone 713-932-1639, ext. 105.

History

• 1926-1927: Property bought by Edith and Jesse Moore
• 1931-1932: Cabin built using logs from the site. Small circular pond next to the cabin dates back to the 1930s.
• 1974: Property willed to Houston Audubon Society under the Last Will and Testament of Edith L. Moore
• March 22, 1975: Edith L. Moore died
• 1975: Houston Audubon establishes the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
• 1976: First Audubon Docents began volunteering as tour guides
• 1979: Creation of large pond next to Rummel Creek
• 1980: First owl prowls
• 1981: Construction of bridge across Rummel Creek
• 1982: First summer camp programs
• 1983: Chickadee Nature Store opens in cabin
• 1980s: Major expansion of large pond
• 1986: Audubon Docent Guild formally established
• 1988-1989: Restoration of log cabin
• 1997: Log cabin dedicated as a Texas State Historical site on February 15
• 1997: Dedication of administration building on October 25
• 2003: Electronic gate added to entrance
• 2008: Completion of major erosion control project by Harris County Flood Control District