[…] 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 […]
Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023
December can be a lot! Days get shorter. Holiday shopping and end-of-year reflections can breed anxiety – not to mention coordinating those family activities and travel! Add to that, nearly one-third of all annual donations nationally are given in December. We are so grateful for the 24% of individual donors who made it a […]
Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno
[…] a lone owl echoing through the trees. It might be a little eerie at first, but we believe it provides a feeling of enchantment and mystery that can’t be matched. Unfortunately, the mysterious nature and nocturnal tendencies of owls lead them to be called “bad omens” or seen as spooky. This Halloween, we’re sharing […]
Saving Eno Monarchs
[…] the final generation of 2022. This generation is migratory and will begin flying southward once they reach adulthood in the coming weeks. Their destination is central Mexico, where they 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 […]
The Eno and its Banks
[…] mainly on the more inaccessible cliffs and narrow ledges above the river. Traces of lumbering operations from earlier times remain on the level land near the river, where huge Stumps of pine and oak show the forest that once must l have covered the land. In most of the area these extend almost to […]
The Eno and its Banks
[…] mainly on the more inaccessible cliffs and narrow ledges above the river. Traces of lumbering operations from earlier times remain on the level land near the river, where huge Stumps of pine and oak show the forest that once must l have covered the land. In most of the area these extend almost to […]
Panther Branch Natural Area
[…] landowners had a desire to see their properties preserved and eventually opened to the public. The realtor knew about our work through the Festival for the Eno where she volunteered for several years. The property was acquired in 2017 with financial support from the County, State, and City of Raleigh. In 2022, thanks to […]
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 […]
Confluence Natural Area
[…] north to merge here, thus forming the Eno River. This former farm has a long history stretching back to the late 1700s. Remnants of an old mill can still be visited by following the trails. In addition, this section of the river is a Nationally Significant Natural Heritage area, and home to populations of […]
Mountain Laurel
[…] thrives in acid soil, preferring a soil pH in the 4.5 to 5.5 range. The plant often grows in large thickets, covering great areas of forest floor. In the Appalachians, it can become a tree but is a shrub farther north. The species is a frequent component of oak-heath forests. In low, wet areas it grows densely, but in […]
West Point on the Eno Durham City Park
[…] to dusk. WEBSITE MAP TRAIL INFO This 404-acre park is located along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Eno River, six miles north of downtown Durham. You can enjoy a leisurely picnic and stroll around the grounds, or take a hike through the woods on one of the park trails. Download Trail Map here. Feel free […]
Fishing
Wet your line in one of the best fishing streams in the Neuse River Basin. From the river banks you can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, chain pickerel, crappie, and bullhead catfish. The river is also home to the Roanoke bass, known as red-eye, which is found only in the Eno-Neuse, Tar, Chowan, and Roanoke […]
Durham City Residents Can Vote for the Eno
Out of more than 60 appli cants, the Eno River Association’s hands-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 […]
Guidelines for Safe Trail Use
[…] open space can continue to be used in a safe manner that allows people to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits these spaces provide. In places where there are no restrictions on the use of parks, trails, and open spaces, we encourage all users to follow these recommendations*: “Individuals may go to public […]
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 Eno […]
Activities
Whether you paddle, bike, fish, swim, bird-watch, walk the dog, or picnic with the family, you can enjoy nearly 5,000 acres of natural spaces that we have protected along the Eno and its tributaries. We also support public programs and special events to help get you learn and connect to the Eno in new […]
Places
[…] helped protect over 7,500 acres of open, natural space in the Eno River Basin since 1966. Nearly three-quarters of this land is open to the public for low-impact recreation and nature study thanks to partnerships with local and state agencies. This is unique among land trusts like ours. The Association and its partners responsibly […]
Donate
[…] Fund, Conservation Land Stewardship Endowment Fund, Margaret C. Nygard Land Acquisition Fund, and Roberta & Herman Brown Land Preservation Fund. Learn more. Gift of Stock Stock transfers can be made to the Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley, Inc. at Wells Fargo; DTC Number 0141; Account Number 1212-3780. Please allow a […]
Eno River State Park
[…] with the Pump Station Trail and goes east to Guess Road. It is 2.49 miles long and generally stays close to the river except for short sections where cliffs and steep bluffs force it up and around on ridges. Along the way the trail passes the chimney and foundation of an old hunting lodge, […]
Plants and Animals
[…] the meantime, explore the links below to learn more from home! Plant Life Dutchmans Breeches Dutchmans Breeches × This perennial plant is native to eastern North America, where it grows in deciduous forests and along streams or rivers. The white flowers can be easily identified based on their unusual pantaloon-like shape. Along the Eno, […]
Volunteer
[…] schedule a corporate or private group volunteer workday. Other Volunteer Needs As a small nonprofit with a big mission, we can always use the help! Some areas where we’ve needed volunteers in the past include: Archives organization, & record-keeping Bookkeeping & Database Administration Eno Store distribution & inventorying IT / Technology Marketing / Social […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
[…] the Eno, as we come together to advocate for and celebrate the river. Identify and engage with at least 2-3 neighborhoods or communities in the watershed annually where working with the Association would be welcomed as the Association supports their solution to problems they are facing. Explore partnership opportunities and develop shared solutions with […]
A Community of Men and Mills
[…] 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 any where 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 six […]
Conservation
[…] Land Conservation? If you own land in the Eno River Basin (click to see map), we would be happy to speak with you about protecting it. It can be as small as 1 acre or larger than 100 acres. We are especially interested if your property has river or stream frontage, woodlands, or cultural […]