Drought-related trail closings: As many of you are aware, the drought has had a toll on millions of trees in the Houston area alone. We are working diligently at keeping the trails and fence lines safe for visitors and neighbors. At ELMNS, this means physically taking down dead trees that are close to trails and fence lines. If you visit ELMNS, please be aware that tree work may be going on, and many of our trails are temporarily closed. More information
Bird Sighting Reports
ELMNS Cabin Restoration Campaign
The historic cabin at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is now in need of repair. Several hand-hewn logs are deteriorating and need to be replaced. We invite you to become a partner in this meaningful project by making a contribution to its restoration. More information.
Rummel Creek Stream Team: We're monitoring Rummel Creek as part of the Texas Stream Team state program. Check out our findings on the Houston Audubon Stream Team blog. If you'd like to be part of the Rummel Creek Stream Team, please contact Bethany Foshee at docent@houstonaudubon.org.
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.
Visitor Policies
The mission of the Houston Audubon Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is to provide an urban wildlife sanctuary for native plants and animals and to provide education about the natural environment to Houstonians of all ages. Because it is a privately operated wildlife sanctuary, we ask you to observe the following rules. Please ...
- NO LITTERING
- NO BICYCLES ON TRAILS
- NO DOGS EXCEPT ON LEASH
- NO COLLECTING OF PLANTS OR ANIMALS
- NO BIRD CALLS OR TAPES
- NO COMMERCIAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
- NO LOUD OR EXCESSIVE NOISES
- NO PICNICKING
- NO OFF-TRAIL EXPLORATION
Gates open at 7AM and close at 7 PM (9 PM in summer). RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GROUPS VISITING THE SANCTUARY. Call 713-464-4900 to schedule your sanctuary visit. Your generous donation helps to preserve this sanctuary for the birds and for our future.
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Volunteer
Join us at ELMNS! Whether you like working outdoors or indoors, with adults or children, we have something for every taste! Details
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
