Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is a forested, 18-acre sanctuary with natural trails. Take the south trail loop and stop along the creek at the overlooks for the best birding areas. The bird feeders in the cabin garden and the gravel parking lot are also high-activity spots.

The sanctuary is a good migrant trap, with numerous warbler species in spring. Resident Golden-crowned Kinglets and Pine Warblers in winter, Pileated Woodpeckers and Barred Owls are resident year-round. Hermit, Swainson's, and Wood thrushes are common in season and Veery is not rare. Common Grackles are present in spring and summer. Scaly-breasted Munias frequent this sanctuary as well, for those wanting to see those exotics.

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is privately owned and managed by Houston Audubon. The small sanctuary offers walking trails, birding (including a live-streaming bird camera), educational programs, and a unique look into the history of our neighborhood. We are also the location of Houston Audubon Headquarters and the Natives Nursery.

Because the sanctuary is a conservation property for wildlife and birds, there are slightly different rules (listed on their website) from city and county parks to keep Edith L. Moore a quiet respite for humans and animals alike.

Edith L. Moore is open to the public for free. Membership and donations are greatly appreciated.

The sanctuary is open Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm. Sunday hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. Gates unlock and lock automatically on a timer. Cars in the Wilchester lot after closing cannot exit until gates open the following morning. 

The cabin, nature store, and restrooms have limited hours from 8 am to 2 pm Monday through Saturday.

Park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church lot, 12955 Memorial Drive, on the far west side, for the best parking and direct trail access. (Handicap parking is at the 440 Wilchester lot. See Edith L. Moore Sanctuary on Birdability Map for complete information accessible features.)

This is also a Texas Historic site, the log house on the property was built in 1933 by Edith L. Moore and her husband. Gifted to Houston Audubon in 1977, this sanctuary has been the headquarters of Houston Audubon for 50 years.

The sanctuary has approximately 1.5 miles of trails which vary from flat and accessible to steeper inclines and steps. Maps are posted trailside periodically throughout the sanctuary.

The main Creekside Trail and Oxbow Loop will be the best for first-time visitors.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary.