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. Our automatic gate currently opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM (9:00 PM in summer), and birders are welcome. History
1926-1927: Property bought by Edith and Jesse Moore
1931-1932: Cabi
n 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 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
