Just in time for the holidays, our Online Eno Store gives you the opportunity to shop local, online! Shop Eno Store favorites including: *Festival for the Eno posters, screen prints, and art *Eno Hats & T-shirts *Eno Bandanas â new colors released! *The 2021 Eno Calendar, our 50th anniversary edition! Plus, brand new merchandise […]
Celebrate Earth Day 2020
[…] Treasure Maps for the Confluence Natural Areaâ âŚcolor a page from our coloring bookâ âŚrepresent the Eno River (and support our work) with a purchase from our online storeâ âŚbecome a member by making a gift to our 40-mile Challenge in honor of Earth Dayâ âŚsing along with our I Love the Eno music […]
New Year’s Day Hike
A tradition since 1971 of the Eno River Association is our popular New Yearâs Day Hike. We gather together as one Eno family and take either a short, family-friendly hike or a longer, more adventurous one at the Eno River State Park. Read MoreâŚ
April Director’s Message
[…] My son refused to join me and has since expressed regrets about that decision. I acknowledged his pain and stifled a grin. More incentive to join me next weekend. I hope that you too are emboldened by the season and are planning a trip to the Eno soon. The Eno Event Calendar is brimming […]
Panther Branch Natural Area
[…] around if you miss the turn, so watch carefully as you approach. Hours: Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week Amenities and Attractions:Â 2+ miles of walk ing trails through 56 acres of mature hardwood forest Picnic tables, Eno River vistas, and gravel parking area No restrooms on site 3 miles from I-85 / […]
Little River Regional Park
[…] p.m. March and October 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April and September 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May to August 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day Website Park Map The Little River Regional Park & Natural Area features over 7 miles of hiking trails and 8 miles […]
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 […]
NATURE FUN DAY AT THE CONFLUENCE NATURAL AREA
[…] are limited to 10 and masks must be worn where we cannot spread out. Where: Confluence Natural Area, 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278. When: Satur day, October 3rd, 2020 From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on […]
LAND PROTECTED BY ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION UNLOCKS NEXT PHASE OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL IN THE TRIANGLE
[…] River Association secured a critical 1.9-acre conservation and trail easement on the Eno River at Pleasant Green Road on December 28. The project is a vital l ink in the future course of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), fills an unprotected gap along the river, and brings the organizationâs 50TH Anniversary year to […]
Donate
[…] can keep these special places thriving for generations to come. Double your impact by donating to our stewardship tractor match Ways to Give Donor Member Benefits FAQs Online Give Now Phone (919) 620-9099 x207 Mail Eno River Association 4404 Guess Road Durham, NC 27712 Other ways to give: Give in Honor or Memory Honor […]
Conservation
[…] talk with their tax advisor to discuss possible tax savings. A conservation easement ensures the land is protected and not developed as the land passes to the next generation. By removing the potential or development, the easement decreases the landâs market value, which in turn lowers estate tax. This can make a critical difference […]
Panther Branch Natural Area Opens
[…] of family-owned forest into a publicly accessible riverfront hiking area has become a reality. Panther Branch Natural Area in unincorporated Efland will celebrate its opening on Earth Day, April 22 â the culmination of six years of work by the Eno River Association, generous donors, and scores of trailblazing volunteers who all committed to […]
Eno River Association has Expanded Our Confluence Natural Area!
[…] 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 easement on the adjacent […]
Eno River Association has expanded our Confluence Natural Area!
[…] 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 easement on the adjacent […]
Eno Zoom Backgrounds
Bring your friends and family to the Eno by using these backgrounds on your next Zoom call. Whatâs your favorite? Consider joining us to help protect these beautiful spaces by making your membership gift. Instructions for Use: Download your favorite picture by clicking on the thumbnail below to enlarge it on your screen. Right […]
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 […]
Spring Wildflower Hikes
[…] â 2 1/2 hours unless otherwise listed. Arrive 10 minutes early to find your hike leader and sign your hike waiver (if you did not sign the online version prior to the hike). Hike leaders will display a white or red Eno River bandana. Hikes are geared towards adults, but children are welcome with […]
Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023
[…] all year long, event invitations, special surprise gifts, and more. Pledge today, and weâll send you a coupon code for a BOGO Eno Calendar! So, start the year off with the Eno River Association, and maybe breathe a little easier next December. Become a Sustaining Member of the Eno River Association today â thank you!
Helene Hits Home: A Message from Our Store Manager
[…] banks of the French Broad River, I observed the majestic power of nature and began a lifelong commitment to honoring it.â How can you help? Visit our online store and learn more. Make a contribution to Cardinals at the Window, a benefit music compilation featuring 135 artistsâmany with North Carolina rootsâeach contributing an unreleased […]
Eno River Field Station
[…] authentic research into what is around us. Our week includes a canoe trip on the lower Eno to the junction with the Flat river and an optional overnight campout and exploration of nocturnal zoology. Daily Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9AM to 5 PM. Wednesday 9AM to midnight with option of camping overnight. Bus […]
NEW LAND PRESERVATION FUND IN ORANGE COUNTY
[…] new instrument in the conservation and protection of lands within the Eno River basin. The Roberta and Herman Brown Land Preservation Fund provides resources to maintain and purchase land and easements in Orange County. This fund was established through a nearly $2 million bequest from the estate of Joyce Brown, daughter of Roberta & […]
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.
Trailside Stewardship Signsďżź
[…] spaces in the Eno River basin. No matter what your commitment-level, there are opportunities for you! Sign-up to volunteer: Fill out the form and check the box next to Stewardship and Trail Maintenance. Youâll be signed up to receive notifications about our about-monthly public stewardship workdays. Commitment level: At your leisure. Adopt a Trail by becoming a […]
Strategic Conservation Plan
Photo by Stephanie Arpey Charting the Next Ten Years of Conservation The Eno River Association and Innovation Resources Group worked together to develop our Strategic Conservation Plan for the Eno River and Little River watersheds. Find our interactive story map here. Below is a summary of the findings. Provide Feedback Make a Donation Volunteer […]
