A place for wildlife and you for 48 years
Be a Friend of the Sanctuary
To help Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary with a personal donation, become a member.
Be a Part Of
Our Mission
The mission of Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is to protect native habitats and wildlife while providing opportunity for people to discover and connect with nature.
Membership Drive
2024 New Beginnings
Purchase or renew in the month of March and get tickets to the Dino Exhibit. Thank you for helping us keep the Wildlife Sanctuary open.
Happening Now!
Please help prepare for the 38th Annual Elves’ Workshop! Look around your house for new, nearly new and gently used, re-giftable items to donate. We need gifts for children to purchase for their family members of all ages and for their pets. Donations will be accepted from now until December 10th.
Happening Now!
Your Journey
Experience Nature
The area is open for hiking, nature study, birding, photography, sketching and relaxing in the beauty of the natural world.
A Place in Time
History and Pictures
MLTNS has an incredible history that begins with Martha Lafite, extends from the 1996 Center expansion to the enjoyment of nature and programs that are found here today.
1911 – 1975
Martha Lafite Thompson
Leave only footprints,
take only memories
Martha grew up in Liberty and graduated from Liberty High School. She married Omar Thompson, who owned and operated a greenhouse and nursery. In 1954 the Thompsons purchased 53 acres of land, which is now the west section of the Nature Sanctuary.
They enlisted the aid of Audubon members to begin restoration of the property and Martha worked with local attorney, Conn Withers, to establish her vision of the Nature Sanctuary.
For more info on Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary and MLTNS History, click here.