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Upcoming Events on the Eno River
Friday, May 9, 2008
West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park
Parents Night Out 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Parents, this is your chance for an evening out while your children have fun exploring nature at night. We'll explore the park at night, play games, and watch a nature movie. For children ages 5-9. Limited spaces. Cost is $10 per child. For more information and to pre-register, please contact Chris Shepard or Jessica Finelt at 919-620-8154 or email christopher.shepard@durhamnc.gov
Sat, May 10, 2008
Eno River State Park
Birdwatching 8:30 am - Join a volunteer to observe the birds inhabiting the park this time of year. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12. Must be at least 12 years of age.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve
Mother’s Day Hike 9:30 am - Join Ed Harrison, Penny’s Bend Management Advisory Committee, and bring along your mother for a turn through the spring landscape of this 84-acre nature preserve in northwest Durham, surrounded on three sides by the Eno River. With luck, the wild blue indigo will be in full bloom. The Penny’s Bend Preserve, managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden, encompasses mature forests and remnant prairies where numerous regionally rare plants live. Fee: $8 (NCBG members $6). Directions provided upon registration: call the NC Botanical Garden to register 962-0522.Ed is a one-time Eno River State Park naturalist who is especially interested in educating Association members about “the Bend,” probably the most intensely-managed natural area in the watershed. After the Botanical Gardens stops taking registration – about 4:30 PM on Friday, May 9 – you can call him at 490-1566 until 9 PM to see if spots are still available for the hike.
Sat, May 10, 2008
Eno River State Park
Mother's Day Weekend Mountain Laurel Hike 2:00 pm - Hike with a ranger and celebrate Mother's Day by showing Mom the mountain laurel blooms at their peak. The hike will be less than one mile with a moderate elevation gain. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 15.
Sat, May 10, 2008
Eno River State Park
Piper-Cox Open House
2:00-4:00 pm - Drop by the Fews Ford Access for a short tour of the historic homesite. Tours will begin every 30 minutes. Call 919-383-1686 for directions.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park
Night Hike 9 - 11 pm - Come join us as we explore the forest in the beauty of night. For more information and to pre-register, please contact Chris Shepard or Jessica Finelt at 919-620-8154 or email christopher.shepard@durhamnc.gov
Sun, May 11, 2008
Eno River State Park
Mother's Day Stroll
10:00 am - Bring Mom to the park for a casual morning stroll on the Pump Station Trail. Observe nature in all its glory as the mountain laurel and many wildflowers will be in bloom. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 15.
Sun, May 11, 2008
Eno River State Park
Webs and Their Weavers
11:00 am - Take a closer look at the intricate beauty and utility of a spider's web. The Naturalist will give a talk, followed by a short hike. Live specimens will available for observation. Family friendly program! Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12.
Sun, May 11, 2008
Eno River Association - Spring Wildflower Hikes Series
Occoneechee Mountain (Difficulty level: Moderate, good trails but very hilly terrain)
2:00 pm - Take exit #164 from I-85. Turn north toward Hillsborough on Churton Street. Turn left on Mayo Street; go past a small shopping center. Turn left on Orange Grove Road. After less than one mile, turn right on Virginia Cates Drive (gravel) just before Orange Grove passes under the interstate. The parking lot is on the left after the ponds. For more Information contact the Association office at 919-620-9099 or email association@enoriver.org. All Hikes are free. No registration is required.
Mon, May 12, 2008
Little River Regional Park
Fantastic Flowers 10:00-11:00am - This month Trekkers will discover the fantastic flowers in the butterfly garden. We will read Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert and get our hands dirty planting a rainbow of our own. Cost: $2.00 per participant / Location: Large Shelter / Min. 6/ Max. 12.Tiny Trekkers is a monthly program for young children ages 2 to 4 years old accompanied by an adult. Trekkers learn about the world of nature through stories, activities, crafts and games. Pre-registration is required and closes two days prior to the program date. For more information or to register call (919) 732-5505.
Sat, May 17, 2008
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Birdwatching 9:00 am - Join a park ranger to observe the birds that call Occoneechee Mountain home this time of year. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12.
Sat, May 17, 2008
Eno River State Park
Pleasant Green History Hike 11:00 am - Discover the history of the Pleasant Green Access by exploring the remnants of the Eno Steam Station (1915-1958). Using historical documents and photos, you will tour the ruins with a ranger. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12.
Sat, May 17, 2008
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Sunset Hike at Occoneechee 7:30 pm - The Naturalist will lead a short interpretive hike ending with sunset near the quarry overlook. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 10.
Sun, May 18, 2008
Eno River State Park
Snakes Alive 2:00 pm - Learn about the 15 snake species present in the park as the Naturalist discusses the characteristics and habits of these reptiles. Live specimens! Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12. Family Friendly Program.
Sat, May 24, 2008
Eno River State Park
Beaver Basics 10:00 am - Have you ever seen a beaver dam? Come, hike with a ranger to an impressive sight while learning about the productive lives of beavers. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 15.
Sat, May 24, 2008
Eno River State Park
Birdwatching 8:30 am - Join a volunteer to observe the birds inhabiting the park this time of year. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12. Must be at least 12 years of age.
Sat, May 24, 2008
Eno River State Park - Few's Ford Access Area
Stream-in Family River Day 1:00 - 5:00 pm - Learn about what lives in the river with members of the Eno River Association's Education Committee & a state park Naturalist at the 3rd annual Stream-in Family River Day. You can catch a dragon(fly) and rescue a damsel(fly) and be sure to stop by the FREE Mapleview Ice Cream station!
Sat, May 24, 2008
Eno River State Park
Creatures of the Night 7:30 pm - Who is most active while we sleep? The Naturalist will lead a night hike in the forest. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12.
Sat, May 24, 2008
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Geology Hike at Occoneechee Mountain 2:00 pm - Come, learn about Occoneechee Mountain's geologic wonders and explore the pyrophyllite quarry with a real geologist! Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 15.
Sun, May 25, 2008
Eno River State Park
Take Two Dandelions & Call Me in the Morning 10:00 am - Many common, unassuming plants have secret talents. We'll learn about our local plants' medicinal uses and fascinating stories on this ranger-guided hike. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12.
Sun, May 25, 2008
Eno River State Park
Trailside Display: Beaks, Feet & Feathers
2:00-4:00 pm - Stop by the Cox Mountain Trailhead to find out what special adaptations birds have for surviving. The Naturalist will have mounts available. No registration required.
Wed, May 28th
Eno River Reading Group
4th Wednesday each month
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Brown Bag Lunch - downstairs at The Regulator Bookshop (see Link above for details)
Sat, May 31, 2008
Eno River State Park
Animal Tracks, Scat and Signs
11:00 am - KIDS! Bring your parents to the park and learn how to look for signs of animals by identifying their footprints and poop! Take home a cast of an animal track. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12.
Sat, May 31, 2008
Eno River State Park
Spring Wildflowers
1:00 pm - Hike the 1.2 mile Cole mill Trail with a park ranger and discover what flowers are blooming as summer approaches. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Limit 12.Coming in June....
last updated: May 7, 2008