Just in time for the holidays, our Online Eno S tore gives you the opportunity to shop local, online! Shop Eno Store favorites including: *Festival for the Eno posters, screen prints, and art *Eno Hats & T-shirts *Eno Bandanas — new colors released! *The 2021 Eno Calendar, our 50th anniversary edition! Plus, brand new […]
Stewardship
A driving force behind our work is creating climate resilient communities. In order to do this, we protect land and steward it in perpetuity. This encompasses annual monitoring of our properties, including properties on which we hold conservation easements, as well as ongoing, active land management. Annual monitoring on our conservation easements helps us […]
Open Air Camp Road Properties Update as of October 1, 2022
Since sharing our statement with the Eno community in September, we continue to respond to individual questions, requests for clarification, and offers to help. We appreciate the support we’re seeing: for the neighbors involved, for the Eno River Association, and for the State Park. Even the frustrations we’ve heard are welcomed, as it helps […]
iWalk the Eno
[…] The camp is located in Orange and Durham counties at Eno River State Park and West Point on the Eno City Park. The parks offer many opportunities to camp, hike, & splash in a natural wonderland. Kids Come Alive at iWalk the Eno Our program offers a fun, discovery-focused experiential learning program. We place […]
Dave Cook Receives Governor’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Dave G. Cook, retiring Education & Outreach Coordina tor for the Eno River Association has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award. The award was presented to Mr. Cook on December 6 by North Carolina State Senator Mike Woodard during the Association’s Annual Meeting, held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since […]
Volunteer
[…] schedule a corporate or private group volunteer workday. Other Volunteer Needs As a small nonprofit with a big mission, we can always use the help! Some areas where we’ve needed volunteers in the past include: Archives organization, & record-keeping Bookkeeping & Database Administration Eno Store distribution & inventorying IT / Technology Marketing / Social […]
We’ve Got Exciting News!
Help us raise $123,000 by December 31 We’ve got exciting news to share! We’re acquiring 23 more acres of land and placing an additional 19 acres under a permanent conservation easement along the East Fork of the Eno River in northern Orange County in December. All 42 acres adjoin our Confluence Natural Area, expanding […]
Help us finish 2021 strong!
Make your membership donation today. The Eno River Association is about the people. The Eno connects us – to nature, to each other, and to the shared goals of land protection, access to nature, and climate resilience. As we approach the end of the year, we’re asking you to make a gift to put […]
DUKE ENERGY SUPPORTS HANDS-ON, FEET WET PROGRAMS ON THE ENO
A $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help bring environmental education and outdoor experiences to more than 2,500 youth and adults in the next year. The grant was awarded to the Eno River Association, which will use the funds to connect people with the Eno through its education and outreach programs.
Eno River Association expands Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
The Eno River Association announced a 7.5 acres expansion of Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area today via a recent land acquisition. This property is a priority in the Eno River State Park Master Plan given its exceptional Natural Heritage Program Natural Area rating and will help provide habitat and water protection for the Eno […]
What We Do
The Eno River Association acquires land and conservation easements to protect water quality and wildlife, but we don’t stop there. We work to make the outdoors accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Over a half million people hike, paddle, swim, picnic, and enjoy the outdoors in five regional parks the Eno River Association has helped […]
Festival for the Eno – Thanks!
With the help of over 400 committed volunteers to paint faces, pour drinks, tighten ropes, mold clay, model t-shirts, sort compost, manage stages, sell tickets, and so much more, the 2018 Festival for the Eno is now in the books! Thousands of attendees enjoyed Festival attractions at West Point on the Eno Durham City […]
Eno Zoom Backgrounds
Bring your friends and family to the Eno by using these backgrounds on your next Zoom call. What’s your favorite? Consider joining us to help protect these beautiful spaces by making your membership gift. Instructions for Use: Download your favorite picture by clicking on the thumbnail below to enlarge it on your screen. Right […]
Places
[…] Eno River Association has helped protect over 7,500 acres of open, natural space in the Eno River Basin since 1966. Nearly three-quarters of this land is open to the public for low-impact recreation and nature study thanks to partnerships with local and state agencies. This is unique among land trusts like ours. The Association […]
Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River
The Association provides platform for People of Color to share their Eno family history The Eno River Association announces the revival of their Eno Journal, now available for purchase online and thru local retail shops. Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River: The History of African Americans and People of Color Living on the […]
Activities
[…] you can enjoy nearly 5,000 acres of natural spaces that we have protected along the Eno and its tributaries. We also support public programs and special events to help get you learn and connect to the Eno in new ways. Events Calendar Eno Programs Guided Hikes Festival for the Eno Hiking Picnicking Camping Fishing […]
Eno River Currents
Eno River Currents is our twice-annual newsletter for Association members and friends. It contains news and updates about the work that we have been doing with YOUR help. Summer 2021 Winter 2020 Spring 2020 Winter 2019 Summer 2019 Winter 2018 Summer 2018 Fall 2017 Summer 2017 Archives Fall 2016 Summer 2016 Spring 2015 Winter 2015 […]
A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!
[…] background information. The Neuse River waterdog (Necturus lewisi) is an aquatic salamander species endemic to the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins. This means they are found no where else in the world! Neuse River waterdogs are paedomorphic, retaining their juvenile characteristics such as gills and a flattened tail for their entire life, never venturing […]
Happy 50th Birthday to Eno River State Park!
[…] a thriving wildlife corridor, home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, including 14 rare and endangered species Standing as a sanctuary for cultural history, where visitors can explore remnants of historic mills, former homesteads, and Indigenous foot paths Looking to Our Future As the park unwraps its 50th year, we’re thrilled […]
Thank You for Supporting our 44th Festival for the Eno!
Pho to Credit: Michael McClellan It’s you, this vibrant, kind-hearted, and giving community, that makes it all possible. From the performers, to the volunteers, and of course all of you that came and enjoyed yourselves – we’re sending a heartfelt “Thank You!” Your Festival participation is just the first step in protecting the Eno. As you […]
Panther Branch Natural Area Opens
[…] centers rather than encouraging sprawl in order to make our communities more environmentally friendly and climate resilient,” Mayor Weaver said. “As we do this, having accessible areas where people can easily experience all the mental and physical benefits of the outdoors is crucial to making our communities terrific places to live.” About this land […]
Donate
Pho to by Fred Vaughn Thank You for Your Support! Did you know that Eno River State Park just celebrated its 50th Birthday? Thanks to supporters like you, the park now spans over 4,600 acres of protected natural beauty. We look forward to adding another 200 acres to the park, including the Historic Occoneechee […]
Conservation
The Eno River Association’s land protection program is at the heart of our mission. Since 1966, the Association has worked actively to conserve the lands and waters along the Eno River and its tributaries. We protect water quality, wildlife habitat, ecological diversity, and historical and cultural sites while also providing recreational opportunities and scenic […]
The History of Few’s Ford
[…] John Flintom.5 In 1763, possibly attracted by the amenities and potential for business that Hillsborough offered, William Few bought a tract of land east of Hillsborough ( where Ayr Mount plantation house stands today) and took advantage of its location on the Indian Trading Path to “keep tavern”’ at his house. The following year […]