[…] will gather in oyamel fir trees and conserve energy in order to survive the winter, which also involves putting a pause on reproduction. Unlike summer generations which live only 2 to 6 weeks, this overwintering generation can live up to 9 months! Around February or March following their overwintering period in Mexico, this generation […]
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
[…] volcanic activity early in the Paleozoic (~500 million years ago). Fractures developed which were filled with an assortment of minerals, one of which, pyrophyllite, is actively mined today east of the Natural Area. In the geologic present the nature of the mountain’s rock and the shaping force of the Eno made it an Ice […]
How Eno River Association Contributes to Climate Resilience within the Eno River Watershed
[…] communities and people of color. This is due to a long and complex history of colonization, segregation, and systemic racism, the effects of which are still felt today and which have led to the need for the environmental justice movement. The ERA is committed to environmental justice, the idea that both the benefits provided […]
Thank You for Supporting our 44th Festival for the Eno!
[…] of the way the Festival contributes to the Eno River Association’s mission year round. If you haven’t made that gift or renewed your Eno membership, please do so today. Consider becoming a Sustaining Member to unlock great membership benefits, like a 10% discount year-round through our Eno Store. Volunteers Wanted! Share your passion for the river, and help […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled
[…] – on the trails and along the river banks in some of the over 7,400 acres of protected lands preserved through our efforts. We hope resume planning live events later this fall, and will incorporate as many elements of the EnoFest into these events as is practical. We look forward to seeing you at […]
Eno River Association Earns Renewed National Recognition
Durham, NC, February 17, 2022 – One th ing 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 […]
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 […]
History of the Packhouse at West Point on the Eno
The tobacco packhouse is one of a cluster of outbuild ings situated behind the McCown-Mangum House at West Point on the Eno. Only two of the original work buildings, the tobacco barn and the packhouse, remain as reminders of the intensive farming that once went on at this location. This was the working heart […]
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 […]
West Point on the Eno Durham City Park
[…] the use of photographs of the original mill, remains of the framing, and the intact foundation, the mill was reconstructed with materials gleaned from other local grist mills. Today the West Point Mill is working again, grinding corn and wheat with water power. Stone-ground meal and flour, along with other items, are sold in the […]
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 […]
Thank you friends!
[…] to keep our focus sharp, assure that the protection and education projects we undertake are the right ones, and ensure that our organization welcomes all people who live and play in our diverse region Respond quickly when key properties become available for conservation and preservation Thank you for being a part of our Eno […]
Eno River Association has expanded our Confluence Natural Area!
The Eno River Association is thrilled to announce two recent land protection efforts that will increase the total area and property buffers at its 200-acre Confluence Natural Area. The Association has purchased nearly 70 acres to the west of the West Fork Eno River and has protected an additional 25 acres with a conservation […]
Eno River Association has Expanded Our Confluence Natural Area!
The Eno River Association is thrilled to announce two recent land protection efforts that will increase the total area and property buffers at its 200-acre Confluence Natural Area. The Association has purchased nearly 70 acres to the west of the West Fork Eno River and has protected an additional 25 acres with a conservation […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
Association to support personal and small group outdoor experiences Due to safety concerns stemm ing from the ongoing global pandemic, the Eno River Association is re-imaging several of its popular in-person fall events and programs. While experts agree that outdoor experiences are among the safest ways to recreate during the pandemic, the Association will […]
Mission, Vision, and Programs
Established in 1966, the Eno River Association is an accredited land trust and conservation nonprofit driven by a mission to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River Basin. Our vision is that the natural and human communities within the Eno River basin thrive and are resilient. The Eno […]
The Cole Family
excerpted from the January 1986 Calendar Anothy(sic) Cole and Susan Brown ing Cole. ca. 1875. Portrait of the owners of Cole Mill photo courtesy of the Durham County Library. All rights reserved. In the hard times after the defeat of Culloden in 1746 many family groups, even whole villages, left Scotland for America. In […]
Durham City Residents Can Vote for the Eno
Out of more than 60 applicants, the Eno River Association’s hands-on, feet-wet environmental education programm ing 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 […]
Welcoming New Staff!
[…] throughout the Triangle, most recently with Durham Parks and Recreation as a member of the Outdoor Recreation and City Lakes unit. Hillary and her husband now live in Durham and have grown to love our city, our community, and the natural spaces it offers – including, of course, our beloved Eno River! We […]
Spring Wildflower Hikes
[…] with. Hikes are free but registration is required. Hike schedule is subject to change. Check back here before each hike to confirm hike details and meeting locations. Updates and weather cancellations for the next hike will be posted at the top of this page. You can also email hikes@enoriver.org and we will get back to you as […]