{"id":193050,"date":"2026-03-06T08:46:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/193050\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:46:43","slug":"houston-audubon-acquires-128-acre-sanctuary-in-montgomery-county-peach-creek-woods-nature-sanctuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/193050\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Audubon acquires 128-acre sanctuary in Montgomery County: Peach Creek Woods Nature Sanctuary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Houston Audubon is honored to announce the establishment of its 18th sanctuary, Peach Creek Woods Nature Sanctuary, located in Montgomery County. This additional protected habitat was made possible through a generous land bequest from the late Thomas Lee Maddux, a dedicated educator and lifelong conservationist who passed away in February 2025.<\/p>\n

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The 128-acre property features a rich tapestry of mixed pine and hardwood forest situated along Peach Creek, a vital component of the San Jacinto River watershed. Located approximately 10 miles southwest of Cleveland, Texas, the sanctuary sits in a region that has experienced significant population growth over the last decade. The protection of this acreage ensures that critical habitat for birds is preserved amidst increasing local development.<\/p>\n

\u201cProtecting habitat for birds and providing nature experiences for people is more important than ever,\u201d said Houston Audubon\u2019s Land Conservation Director, Pete Deichmann. \u201cPeach Creek Woods serves as a testament to the impact one individual can have on the future of our ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n

The benefactor, Thomas Lee Maddux, was a \u201cparagon of dedication to Texas nature\u201d. A retired teacher who was fluent in English, Spanish and French, Tom spent his life teaching others about language, culture, and the vital importance of environmental preservation. He was a skilled naturalist who was instrumental in conservation efforts across Texas and Colorado, including foundational work with the Texas Land Conservancy and the San Isabel Land Protection Trust.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy entrusting this land to Houston Audubon, Tom has ensured that his passion for the natural world will continue to inspire and provide a haven for wildlife for generations to come,\u201d said Houston Audubon\u2019s President and CEO, Jed Aplaca.<\/p>\n

With the addition of Peach Creek Woods, Houston Audubon now manages a total of 4,307 acres across the Upper Texas Coast. This acquisition further strengthens the organization\u2019s mission to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Greater Houston Gulf Coast region.<\/p>\n

Houston Audubon plans to open the sanctuary to the public in early 2027 after performing essential improvements to ensure the land is ready for safe and sustainable public access. To learn about Houston Audubon\u2019s ongoing conservation initiatives, please visit www.houstonaudubon.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Source: Houston Audubon<\/p>\n

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