[…] Tote Bags — great for gift wrapping items for that Eno-lover on your list! 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 […]
Catharine Link Dunnagan
[…] the pumping station section, with the exception of E D. Dunnagan. The other children are Foy, Roscoe and J. A. Dunnagan. The funeral services will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 3 o’clock, and the interment will be made to the in the old family burying ground.  A check of Orange County […]
From the Executive Director: Celebrating Our Wildflower Society Gathering
[…] message is from our Executive Director, Ryan Fehrman, shared with Wildflower Society members during our gathering at the Confluence Natural Area in early June: I want to start my comments with several things that I NEED to say before transitioning into everything that I want to say. The first is, thank all of you […]
Thank you friends!
Thanks to your generous support, we’ve hit our 2020 year-end goals and can start 2021 strong and stable in the face of continued uncertainty. It has been a challenging year for so many, but the Eno has seen record visitation and our Association, strong participation from neighbors like you. With the final push from […]
Take a Hike with BING-ENO!
Start the New Year off right! Hike the Eno! Win prizes! Stay safe!!! Join us along the Eno from January 2nd through March 31st with our new BING-ENO game! Learn more and download your BING-ENO card today: www.enoriver.org/bing-eno
LAND PROTECTED BY ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION UNLOCKS NEXT PHASE OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL IN THE TRIANGLE
[…] Green access area with the Few’s Ford access at Cole Mill Road. Future plans for the site include constructing a footbridge over the river to remove hikers from the adjoining highway bridge, improving safety for park users. Thanks to the landowners, Beth and Tandy McConnell, for making this project possible. They have made a […]
Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River
[…] 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 Eno contains […]
Volunteer
[…] for the Eno has become an Independence Day tradition. We need volunteers both in the office and on site before, during, and after the event. Activities range from taking tickets, pouring drinks, and recycling to running errands, answering the phone, and doing data entry. You can also learn more about opportunities with this year’s […]
May Director’s Message
Aerial photo of a large green meadow bordered by forest in the early spring. Text reading:
Eno River State Park
[…] largely unspoiled river environment. Trail Descriptions Eastern Section Cole Mill blazed with yellow dots This trail is a 1.2 mile loop beginning at the Cole Mill picnic area from either the south end of the parking lot or beside the southern toilet building. Most of the trail is an easy hike along the river with […]
Donate
[…] 30 will be doubled, up to $20,000—bringing us to our $40,000 goal and making a huge impact on our ability to care for the lands you love. From trail maintenance to invasive species removal and habitat restoration, a tractor will be a game-changer for our stewardship team. It will also support critical restoration work […]
iWalk the Eno
[…] call (919)620-9099 extension 204. The application deadline for campers is April 30. Dates: Session 1: June 16-20, 2025 Session 2: June 23-27, 2025 Time: Monday – Thursday from 9:00am–3:45pm, 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 […]
A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!
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! […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
[…] to reflect inclusive membership levels (advocate, volunteer, and donor) and establish systems for tracking, valuing, communicating with, and recognizing all types of member contributions equitably. Grow contributions from individuals to the operating fund to +$750,000 annually by ensuring +50% annual donor retention and +20% new donor growth year-over-year, and by expanding the Sustainer, Wildflower, […]
OneEno Weekend July 3-5
[…] 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, posters, and raffle tickets. While you’re there, […]
2023-27 Strategic Plan
[…] to reflect inclusive membership levels (advocate, volunteer, and donor) and establish systems for tracking, valuing, communicating with, and recognizing all types of member contributions equitably. Grow contributions from individuals to the operating fund to +$750,000 annually by ensuring +50% annual donor retention and +20% new donor growth year-over-year, and by expanding the Sustainer, Wildflower, […]
Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023
[…] priority to give generously to the Eno River Association during a busy time of year. But we also have an easy solution to the year-end rush – start a monthly gift now! Become a Sustaining Member of the Eno River Association at the start of 2023, and maximize your impact on the Eno while […]
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 […]
Education Programs
[…] ethical and sustainable practices to their daily lives. Explore the Eno Year-Round Winter Guided Hikes: Eno winter hikes have been a tradition since 1971, starting with the New Year’s Day hike and continuing each Sunday afternoon through February. Learn more or check out our event calendar. Member Sale: Members get a special discount on […]
Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection
[…] values as well. – Proposed FY 2020-21 CIP amendments CIP-004, CIP-005, and CIP-006 affect the Lands Legacy and Conservation Easement Programs in Orange County, cutting all funding from these programs for the next three years. – Since 2000 over $8 million in other funding–from grants and landowner donations–has been raised for land protection due […]
Eno River State Park Construction Update
[…] Fews Ford lot is full. Now’s a great time to try a new-to-you trail or access area. Here are a few ways to get started: Explore the links on the Visit Us page on our website. Check out our Hiking guide. Challenge yourself by completing all the trails from our 2020 BING-ENO board! Happy Hiking!
History & Culture
From the rich, pre-Colonial Native American settlements along its banks, to the first European exploration of the Carolinas, to NASCAR’s inaugural season, and through the present day, the Eno River has been central to the development of our local cultures. Anothy(sic) Cole and Susan Browning Cole. ca. 1875. Portrait of the owners of […]
Strategic Conservation Plan
[…] resilience. A Legacy of Conservation and Advocacy For almost 60 years, the Eno River Association has worked hard to protect the Eno and Little River areas. It started in 1966 when a group of neighbors came together to keep these special places safe. Since then, the Association has been on a mission to celebrate […]
Eno Zoom Backgrounds
[…] select Save Image As… Navigate to your preferred folder. Click Save. During your next Zoom call, using the Desktop version of Zoom, click the ^ arrow next to Start/Stop Video. Select Choose a virtual background… (If prompted, click Download to download the package for virtual background without a green screen.) A new window will open. […]
