[…] More items on the way! Special surprises! Inventory reduction deals! Limited edition releases from our archive! You don’t want to miss it. Eno River Association Members receive a 10% discount through Sunday, December 6. If you haven’t already received your member discount code for 10% off, or have questions about your membership, please email development@enoriver.org.
Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River
The Association provides platform for People of Color to share their Eno family history The Eno River Association announces the revival of their Eno Journal, now available for purchase online and thru local retail shops. Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River: The History of African Americans and People of Color Living on the […]
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. The Eno River Association joins in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. We have recently updated our Land Acknowledgment Statement as further commitment to practicing inclusion daily. Photo by Mike Salemi The Eno River Association respectfully acknowledges that the land that we […]
Tee Shirts and Posters for the holidays!
As a “Thanks” , we are offering shirts and posters at a big discount to our fabulous members! Posters are 1/2 price and range from $5 to $25. Tees are only $20! Quantities are limited. Availability is “first come-first served “. Read More…
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[…] Your Support! Did you know that Eno River State Park just celebrated its 50th Birthday? Thanks to supporters like you, the park now spans over 4,600 acres of protected natural beauty. We look forward to adding another 200 acres to the park, including the Historic Occoneechee Speedway and James M. Johnston Nature Preserve, connecting […]
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
[…] Friday from 9:00am–4:30pm. Drop off begins at 8:30am, and pick up is from 3:45-4:00 pm (except on Friday for our closing celebration – pickup is from 4:30-4:45pm). Cost: iWalk the Eno Camp is $250 for one week, $450 for two weeks, plus a $20 per week application fee. Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships are […]
Education Programs
Environmental education plays a crucial role in raising awareness and giving individuals the tools to be good stewards of their neighborhoods and communities. Our programs empower youth and adults to address, prevent, and solve environmental problems, be it through land & water quality protection programs, participation in water quality monitoring, creating pollinator-friendly habitats in […]
A Community of Men and Mills
[…] now has a handsome run of business.” The initial capital outlay, which varied greatly from mill to mill, could bring a nice return. The Eno River mills cost anywhere from $1000 to $6500. A saw mill rarely exceeded the lower figure. With their usual two runs of stones, grist mills could grind up to […]
Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection
[…] the future. Proximity to parks and open space enhances the value of residential properties and produces increased tax revenues for communities. Open space captures precipitation, reduces stormwater management costs, and by protecting underground water sources, open space can reduce the cost of drinking water up to ten-fold. Improving access to public open space has the […]
Wildflower Society
Photo by Joe Liles, Wildflower Society Member Members of our Wildflower Society have made a special commitment to the Eno River Association with their annual contribution of $1,000 or more. The support of these members allow us to be strategic, proactive, and responsive to new land protection opportunities as they arise. Wildflower Society members […]
Picnicking
From a snacking on a rock in the river to a festive family reunion in a covered pavilion, the Eno River provides lots of options for dining al fresco. Here are some of our recommendations: Eno River State Park Few’s Ford Access Area has 20 first-come-first-served picnic sites, 10 of which are handicapped accessible. […]
Panther Branch Natural Area Opens
[…] Eno River Association secured grants from the North Carolina Land & Water Fund, Orange County and the City of Raleigh Watershed Protection Program to help cover acquisition costs and other fees. North Carolina Rep. Renee Price, who represents parts of Orange and Caswell counties and lives on the banks of the Eno in neighboring […]
Open trails along the Eno River
As of May 9, Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area have reopened to the public. Park staff expect higher-than-normal attendance, so please continue to avoid peak times such as weekends. There are several other options for your essential hiking & biking. The below trails and lands have been protected thanks […]
Open Air Camp Road Properties Update as of October 1, 2022
[…] It’s outside of the Eno’s mission to continue renting these homes. After the Park owns them, we understand they intend to offer them as no- to low- cost housing for park staff, as housing is key to their compensation package. The Eno River Association has helped grow the park to 4,300 acres; now we […]
Happy 50th Birthday to Eno River State Park!
Check out our time lapse video, mapping the growth of the Eno River State Park over 50 years. It’s time to light the candles and sing happy birthday! This year, on August 22, Eno River State Park is celebrating the big 5-0. It’s a significant milestone in our journey to protect and conserve the […]
OneEno Weekend July 3-5
The Festival for the Eno may be cancelled, but we’ve got a whole lot of celebration in store for you! Visit www.enofest.org to get in on the fun. OneEno PreGame – Friday, July 3 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre – Durham Convention Center Plaza. Get your official Eno t-shirts, […]
SuperEno
[…] 2022, please join us for this self-guided hike program, designed to help you discover new places as you learn about the highest, deepest, longest, and oldest parts of the river. Completing challenges will make you eligible to win a FREE 2022 Eno Calendar (or equivalent Eno Store merchandise). Follow along at @enoriver and #SuperEno […]
2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled
Photo by Caroline Cockrell, Festival for the Eno 2019 It is with deep sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 41st Festival for the Eno, scheduled for July 3 and 4, 2020. We do this following much thoughtful deliberation and in consultation with our many partners including the City of Durham, Orange and […]
Wildflower Society
Photo by Joe Liles, Wildflower Society Member Members of our Wildflower Society have made a special commitment to the Eno River Association with their annual contribution of $500 or more. The support of these members allow us to be strategic, proactive, and responsive to new land protection opportunities as they arise. Wildflower Society members […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
Association to support personal and small group outdoor experiences Due to safety concerns stemming 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 focus […]
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. […]
Spring Wildflower Hikes
The Eno River Association offers hikes each Sunday from January through mid-May and a special hike in June for National Trails Day. The Eno River Association hosts its own series of Hikes and Outings to bring all the citizens of the Eno to the river to enjoy, explore, and learn more about the places […]
Accessible Activities
[…] Cole Mill Road entrances. Hillsborough Riverwalk – This paved, accessible, urban greenway stretches about 1.8 miles along the Eno River between Gold Park in western Hillsborough and trails east of town. Historic Occoneechee Speedway – Though not officially designated as accessible, many of our neighbors enjoy the trails available at this site off downtown Hillsborough. The […]