[…] and the Eno River Association is that you do everything you can think of doing, and you make it a community effort. They really did what we today would call a multi-media campaign to save the Eno. They spoke up! They wrote letters; attended city council (and countless other meetings); they asked hard questions; […]
Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023
[…] a lot in store for our Sustaining Members this year: 10% discount to our Eno Store all year long, event invitations, special surprise gifts, and more. Pledge today, and we’ll send you a coupon code for a BOGO Eno Calendar! So, start the year off with the Eno River Association, and maybe breathe a […]
Year of the Trail Feature: Buckquarter Creek Trail
[…] and other key locations. Those pathways were later used by colonists who forced local Indigenous groups from the land and established farms and mills along the Eno. Today, one of the most well-known historical features of Buckquarter Creek Trail is the Cole house, which you can read more about here. However, one of the […]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
[…] of work in land conservation and land ownership is intertwined with racial injustice and acts of violence against Black and Indigenous peoples. The land that we protect today is the ancestral homelands of the Eno, Shakori, Sissipahaw, Occaneechi, other people of Siouan descent and their descendants, the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation. The […]
Catharine Link Dunnagan
[…] back and told his wife that Norman fell dead this morning going into town, she asked, “Did he break the eggs?” * At least 7 are visible today. ** There was also an old homestead ~ 1000 feet east, next to a huge white oak tree, as indicated by a well or cistern pit, […]
2023-27 Strategic Plan
[…] priority protected lands within the Eno River watershed maintain and improve their ecological, cultural, and historical conservation values. Update management plans for all ERA properties to the latest Land Trust Alliance standards including restoration and adaptation needs to address climate change and identify priority action items for ERA lands open to the public within […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
[…] priority protected lands within the Eno River watershed maintain and improve their ecological, cultural, and historical conservation values. Update management plans for all ERA properties to the latest Land Trust Alliance standards including restoration and adaptation needs to address climate change and identify priority action items for ERA lands open to the public within […]
The Cole Family
[…] these early Coles ever made their way inland to Orange County. In the reminiscences of E.H. Scarlett, however, Levi Cole is said to have come from the English town of Leeds, home of the Scarletts and Allens (see June, below). Levi, who appears to have been the earliest identifiable Cole in the Eno Valley, […]
Leadership
[…] Email | Ext. 204 Kim Livingston Director of Conservation and Stewardship Email | Ext. 206 Hsi Chen Development and Communications Manager Email | Ext. 207 Nick Ferguson Finance and Operations Manager Email | Ext. 210 Bryan Iler Event Manager Email | Ext. 203 Indigo Roper-Edwards Land Stewardship Manager Email | Ext. 209 Heather McEntire […]
Durham City Residents Can Vote for the Eno
Confluence Natural Area
[…] of pavilion Trail difficulty: Easy to moderate natural surface, varying widths from 2-6 feet, varying grades including several steep inclines (Two Forks Trail) Language: All signage in English Other features: Accessible pavilion, with concrete walkway to the pavilion and accessible restrooms (open only for events) Visit our Accessible Activities page for more ways to […]
iWalk the Eno
[…] Ranger. Campers may come for one or two weeks with a different program each week. Registration opens on January 15. All questions in the application are in English and Spanish. For a paper application e-mail iwalk@enoriver.org or call (919)620-9099 extension 204. The application deadline for campers is April 30. Dates: Session 1: June 17-21, […]
Eno River Field Station
July 22-26 & July 29-August 2 2024 Registration is open! Browse camp options This program takes students ages 12-15 out of the classroom and deep into discovery of their environment. Field Station is held at the Confluence Natural Area on the West and East Forks of the Eno River, outside Hillsborough, NC. Every day the […]
History
In the late sixties and early seventies, the wild, picturesque, and historic Eno River was threatened: the city of Durham planned to dam the river and create a new reservoir for its growing population. The Eno had already been used as a water supply for the city once before at the turn of the century. […]
Formation of the Eno River Association
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the wild, picturesque, and historic Eno River was threatened: the city of Durham planned to dam the river and create a new reservoir for its growing population. The Eno had already been used as a water supply for the city once before at the turn of the century. […]
Plants and Animals
An abundance of plant and animal life call the Eno River home, including several rare and endangered species. We work to balance protecting these species and their habitats, while also providing public access to recreation and respite. Knowledge is essential to growing engagement in environmental stewardship. Join us for an immersive experience along the Eno […]
Eno River Association Earns Renewed National Recognition
Durham, NC, February 17, 2022 – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1966, the Eno River Association, has been doing just that for the people of Durham and Orange counties. Now the Eno River Association announced it has renewed its land […]
Laurel Cliffs Trail
Winter Red-bellied woodpecker: The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is the most common winter woodpecker in North Carolina and is a year-round resident of the Eno! Look for this species on tree trunks where it uses its bill and tongue to extract insects from the bark! American beech: Unlike many other deciduous trees, the American beech […]
Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno
[…] and without flapping as much. Less flapping means less noise! The flight feathers of owls have serrated, comb-like edges which are thought to reduce aerodynamic disturbances by breaking turbulence down into smaller currents. The noise coming from those smaller currents of air is then further dampened by the soft and velvety texture on the […]
Duke Energy Awards Eno River Association $15,000 for Environmental Education
[…] of the Eno River Association. Funding from Duke Energy will help the Association set camp fees intentionally low, provide need-based scholarships, and support resources for families where English is a second language. Thanks to past funding from Duke Energy and partners, Association summer camp programs have traditionally supported 30-50% enrollment by minority and low-income […]
DUKE ENERGY SUPPORTS HANDS-ON, FEET WET PROGRAMS ON THE ENO
[…] outreach coordinator With the help of its partners, the Association provides scholarships for all students, additional funding for free- and reduced-lunch participants, and resources in Spanish and English. All other youth education programs and field trips are provided to schools and community groups at no charge, and the Association prioritizes the 18 Title One […]
Mill Moving
[…] to move? Would you believe a grist mill? Yes, when Bowaters Carolina’s Woodland company, Catawba Timber does something, it’s in a big way, all the way! The latest? . . . donating a whole grist mill located on the company’s land near Stuart, Virginia to a citizens’ group who moved it to Durham, North […]
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response, Update
[…] on the Eno City Park and its trails remain open, but all buildings are closed to the public. Penny’s Bend Natural Area remains open. Here are the latest updates on our response: We are EXTENDING OPEN HOURS for our Confluence Natural Area to provide the public more outdoor opportunities that maximize social distance. The […]
Geocaching
[…] will be a container (a “cache”) that contains a logbook for you to sign, educational material about the environment near the cache, and some small prizes for children. Not only does this activity offer hands-on learning about our natural environment, but it is also a lot of fun! Visit geocaching.com to search for other caches to explore.