Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary |
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Part of the sanctuary, 2014
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| Type | Nature sanctuary |
| Location | Rummel Creek |
| Nearest city | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Area | 17.5 acres (7.1 ha) |
| Created | 1975 |
| Operated by | Houston Audubon |
| Open | 7am-7pm |
The Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is a special place in Houston, Texas. It's a 17.5-acre (7.1 ha) nature preserve located right along Rummel Creek. This sanctuary is named after Edith Lotz Moore, who lived on this land with her husband for 43 years.
Since 1975, the Houston Audubon Society has taken care of this land. They have kept Edith Moore's original log cabin, built walking trails, and created fun educational programs. The sanctuary is also home to the Houston Audubon's offices. It even has a plant nursery that grows native wildflowers and grasses. These plants are used to help restore coastal prairies or are sold to support the sanctuary's programs.
The main goal of the sanctuary is to "provide an urban wildlife sanctuary for native plants and animals." It also aims to "provide education about the natural environment to Houstonians of all ages." Every year, more than 10,000 children and adults visit for bird-watching programs and day camps. You can visit the trails from 7 AM to 7 PM.
The Historic Log House
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The log cabin at the sanctuary is very old and has an interesting history. Edith Moore and her husband, Jesse, were very careful with nature. They were "early environmentalists" who never cut down a tree unless it was big enough.
The pine logs used to build their cabin came right from their own land. Even cooler, the chimney and fireplace were built using old sandstone curbstones. These stones were recycled from the City of Houston!
Who Was Edith Moore?
Edith Lotz Moore was born on July 12, 1884. She grew up in Minnesota. To help pay for her college education at the University of Minnesota, she used her talent for singing at weddings.
During World War I, Edith moved to Houston. She wanted to help with the war effort. She worked as a scientist, studying bacteria and diseases, at a military base called Camp Logan. This area is now known as Memorial Park. After the war, she continued her science work for the City of Houston. She later married Jesse Moore, who was a milk inspector.
Edith Moore loved nature and birds. In 1975, she generously donated her land to the Houston Audubon Society. She wanted it to be a special nature preserve, especially for birds. Thanks to her, we have this wonderful sanctuary today!
