Last week, myself and my colleague had the amazing opportunity to assist two research technicians from North Carolina State University with Neuse River waterdog surveys in the Eno and Flat Rivers. Spoiler alert: we found one in the Flat River, but none in the Eno. Nonetheless, I’d like to tell you about our experience! […]
A Community of Men and Mills
[…] of a post office was certification of a mill’s centricity and yet another reason to draw people to it. With the post rider and mail came the newspapers and journals and knowledge of life beyond the region. Men swapped news and views and horses and land. Men came to fish in the mill pond […]
Eno Journal
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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 […]
Occoneechee Speedway
[…] track where such legends as Fireball Roberts, Richard Petty, Ned Jarrett, Louise Smith and Junior Johnson once spent their Sundays competing in the “Strictly Stock” and Grand National series. This site is one of only three race tracks on the National Register of Historic Places. Classical American Homes Preservation Trust and Preservation North Carolina have […]
Guidelines for Safe Trail Use
[…] Six feet is longer than your hiking pole or your dog’s leash! As the situation and guidance changes regularly, we encourage people to follow local, state and national ordinances and guidelines regarding the use of these spaces and recognize that these vary from community to community. *Amended from a joint statement by the National […]
Panther Branch Natural Area Opens
[…] collective vision to transform 56 acres of family-owned forest into a publicly accessible riverfront hiking area has become a reality. Panther Branch Natural Area in unincorporated Efl and will celebrate its opening on Earth Day, April 22 – the culmination of six years of work by the Eno River Association, generous donors, and scores […]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
Our Pledge The Eno River Association is committed to creating an environment that welcomes, encourages, respects, and celebrates people from all backgrounds with diverse stories and experiences. We pledge to hold ourselves accountable in continuously advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and establishing ourselves as an anti-racist and inclusive organization. Our History We humbly acknowledge […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Established in 1966, the Eno River Association is an accredited l and trust and conservation nonprofit driven by a mission to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River Basin. Through a strategic planning process begun in 2021, the Eno River Association developed strategic priorities to guide and measure movement […]
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 […]
Climate Change Statement
[…] science is clear: Our planet is facing the undeniable crisis of rapid, human-caused climate change. We have years, not decades, to address this existential threat. People, animals, and plants are already feeling the heat. Globally, we see the impacts of climate change — from intensifying storms, droughts, and heat waves to rising sea levels […]
2023-27 Strategic Plan
Our new Strategic Conservation Plan StoryMap is featured here. Established in 1966, the Eno River Association is an accredited l and trust and conservation nonprofit driven by a mission to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River Basin. Through a strategic planning process begun in 2021, the Eno River […]
Catharine Link Dunnagan
By Dave Southern & Denny O’Neal October 2011 On the Dunnagan Trail in the Eno River State Park, hikers encounter a small graveyard, and it frequently piques the interest of the curious. Chris Graham, History PhD candidate at UNC-G who keeps the blogsite Whig Hill, wrote in 2005 of walking there, accompanied by his border […]
Bringing Eno River State Park to Downtown Hillsborough
The Eno River Association is facilitating the sale of over 200 acres near downtown Hillsborough from Classical American Homes Preservation Trust to the Archaeological Conservancy and the State to be added to Eno River State Park. Once complete, this transaction will increase Eno River State Park to over 4,700 acres in Durham and Orange counties. […]
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 […]
73-Acre Historic Pope Farm Protected
[…] of fields and forest. Most of the buildings on the farm date back to the late 19th and mid-20th century. The Pope Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated by Orange County as a Local Historic Landmark. In addition to protecting the prime agricultural land on the property, […]
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 […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
ENO Journal Volume 3, No. 1 -Jean Anderson & Margaret Nygard 1975 The Eno River rises obscurely in the tobacco fields of Orange County, having two sources and two branches. The upper reaches of the river have historic sites along the way, some of them mill sites from colonial and later times. The town […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Durham City Residents Can Vote for the Eno
Out of more than 60 applicants, the Eno River Association’s h ands-on, feet-wet environmental education programming was selected to be a part of the Durham Participatory Budgeting Cycle 2 (PB Durham). The Association will use the potential $47,000 to expand upon its successful summer programming with new initiatives to engage Durham students throughout 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
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.