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Upcoming Activities on the Eno River
SAT, February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010
WINTER TREE CAMP at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, Hillsborough
10am - 4pm
River Dave's Wafting the Eno River program has morphed into a new land-based outlet for nature exploration and appreciation known as Tree Camp. Through the course of the calendar year, this program will be offered at several different natural areas in Durham and Orange Counties. The winter 2010 Tree Camp will be held at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough. Advance registration is required. Call 919-471-3310 and visit www.wafter.org for additional information.
Mon., February 1, 2010
Little River Regional Park
TINY TREKKERS (AGES 2 - 4 ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
FUR, FEATHERS, SKINS & SCALES
10:00am-11:00am - Trekkers learn about the different ways animals are covered through touch and observation. There will be a story, games and a chance to put some scales on a turtle and feathers on a fox. Registration closes two days prior to the program date. For more information or to register call (919) 732-5505. Fee: $2.00 per participant
SUN, February 7, 2010
Eno River State Park
Eno River Winter Hike Series
2pm -- The Winter Hikes go out every Sunday afternoon from January to March at 2 p.m. from the Eno River State Park Headquarters (Few's Ford Access Area) at the very end of Cole Mill Road northwest of Durham. The hikes explore a different section of the Eno River Basin each week. Each hike lasts about two and a half-hours and cover 3 to 4 miles.
Mon., February 8, 2010
Little River Regional Park
TINY TREKKERS (AGES 2 - 4 ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
FUR, FEATHERS, SKINS & SCALES
10:00am-11:00am - Trekkers learn about the different ways animals are covered through touch and observation. There will be a story, games and a chance to put some scales on a turtle and feathers on a fox. Registration closes two days prior to the program date. For more information or to register call (919) 732-5505. Fee: $2.00 per participant
SAT, February 13 , 2010
Eno River State Park
BIRDWATCHING
9:00 am - Practice your birding skills with our expert, and see what species are in the park this time of year. Participants must be at least 12 years old. For reservations, directions and additional information, please call the park office - 919-383-1686. (Limit 15)
SAT, February 13, 2010
Eno River State Park
PIPER-COX HOUSE TOURS
2 - 4 pm - Tour this restored historic home and learn who its inhabitants were and what pioneer life was like in the 1800s. Stop by any time during the tour hours. For directions and additional information, please call the park office - 919-383-1686. (No Limit)
SAT, February 13 , 2010
Eno River State Park
ALL ABOUT THE DEER
4:00 pm - Learn about the natural history and habits of one of the largest and most abundant mammals in North Carolina. For reservations, directions and additional information, please call the park office - 919-383-1686. (Limit 15)
SUN, February 14 , 2010
Eno River State Park
FEWS FORD HISTORIC HOMES HIKE
11:00 am - Join a park ranger to hike to four historic homesites in the Fews Ford Access. Two of the houses are standing, and the other two have significant structural remnants. The cultural history of the sites and the area will be discussed. This hike is only offered in the winter, as the homesites are much easier to see and to access. This moderate hike will be 3.5 miles long. For reservations, directions and additional information, please call the park office - 919-383-1686. (Limit 12)
SUN, February 14, 2010
Eno River State Park
Eno River Winter Hike Series
2pm -- The Winter Hikes go out every Sunday afternoon from January to March at 2 p.m. from the Eno River State Park Headquarters (Few's Ford Access Area) at the very end of Cole Mill Road northwest of Durham. The hikes explore a different section of the Eno River Basin each week. Each hike lasts about two and a half-hours and cover 3 to 4 miles.
MON, February 15 , 2010
Little River Regional Park
DISCOVERY CLUB (AGES 5 -9) - BIRD BOX BUILDING
2:00pm-4:00pm
Spring is just around the corner and some birds will be looking for "cavities" to build their nests. Join us as we build nest boxes to help attract bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens to the park or your own backyard. Pre-registration is required and closed two days prior to the program date. For more information or to register call (919) 732-5505. Cost: $5 per box.
FRI, February 19, 2010
Schoolhouse of Wonder at West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park
Discovery Days (ages 5 - 11)
9am - 5pm (or early pickup at 3pm)
NEW! Single-day camps offered on teacher work days and student holidays throughout the school year. Each day will be different, but every day will involve deep woods and meadow games, exploration along the Eno River, stories and songs around the campfire and an opportunity to build your earth skills and knowledge of the natural world. Activities will vary seasonally. (919) 477-2116 schoolhouse@schoolhouseofwonder.org
SAT, February 20, 2010
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, Hillsborough
GEOLOGY HIKE
2:00 pm - Come explore the geologic wonders of Occoneechee Mountain and the beauty of the abandoned pyrophyllite quarry. For reservations, directions and additional information, please call the park office - 919-383-1686. (Limit 15)
SAT, February 20, 2010
Schoolhouse of Wonder
Plants Guild at Penny's Bend Nature Preserve (ages 10 - adult)
12 - 3 pm - Explore the wild edible and medicinal plants of our area. Meeting the third Saturday each month at various locations. $15 per participant per session. For more information and to register online visit www.schoolhouseofwonder.org
SUN, February 21, 2010
Eno River State Park
Eno River Winter Hike Series
2pm -- The Winter Hikes go out every Sunday afternoon from January to March at 2 p.m. from the Eno River State Park Headquarters (Few's Ford Access Area) at the very end of Cole Mill Road northwest of Durham. The hikes explore a different section of the Eno River Basin each week. Each hike lasts about two and a half-hours and cover 3 to 4 miles.
MON, February 22, 2010
Little River Regional Park
DISCOVERY CLUB (AGES 5 -9) - BIRD BOX BUILDING
2:00pm-4:00pm
Spring is just around the corner and some birds will be looking for "cavities" to build their nests. Join us as we build nest boxes to help attract bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens to the park or your own backyard. Pre-registration is required and closed two days prior to the program date. For more information or to register call (919) 732-5505. Cost: $5 per box.
SAT, February 27
Eno River State Park
BARRED OWL PROWL
7:30 pm - It’s courtship season for barred owls. Endearing, funny and a bit touchy - explore owlish omance, followed by a stroll by the full moon to listen for who-who-whooo may be out and about. Pre-registration is required. For reservations, directions and additional information, please call the park office - 919-383-1686. (Limit 15)
SUN, February 28, 2010
Eno River Winter Hike Series
2pm -- The Winter Hikes go out every Sunday afternoon from January to March at 2 p.m. from the Eno River State Park Headquarters (Few's Ford Access Area) at the very end of Cole Mill Road northwest of Durham. The hikes explore a different section of the Eno River Basin each week. Each hike lasts about two and a half-hours and cover 3 to 4 miles.
Eno Spring Wildflower Hikes begin!
Each Sunday afternoon, 2pm -- www.enoriver.org
Services, Programs and Trips
Frog Hollow Outdoors
Guide services, programs, canoe and kayak rentals and a calendar of paddling events at www.froghollowoutdoors.com.
Schoolhouse of Wonder is a Durham, NC based non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for people of the Triangle region to connect with the Earth. (919) 477-2116
last updated:
February 1, 2010
Historic Stagville Plantation
West Point on the Eno, Durham City Park
Bennett Place
Durham Parks & Recreation - Lake Michie Boathouse
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, Hillsborough
Eno River State Park
Schoolhouse of Wonder
Little River Regional Park