[…] years old. This fellow pretended he could conduct us to a silver mine, that lies either upon Eno river, or a creek of it, not far from where the Tuscaroras once lived. But by some circumstances in his story, it seemed to be rather a lead than a silver mine. However, such as it […]
Guided Hike Series
New Year’s Day Hike Winter Hikes Spring Wildflower Hikes The Eno River New Year’s Day Hike is as traditional to the Triangle’s first day of the year as black-eyed peas and resolutions. Beginning in 1971, we’ve hosted this fun-filled afternoon of at Eno River State Park. We offer two hike options: a short (2.5 […]
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 […]
2023-27 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 […]
Hiking
There are over 55 miles of trails to explore along the Eno and Little Rivers. Check out this list of specific Trails And Access Areas. Some of the main areas for hiking include: Confluence Natural Area (map) Eno River State Park (hiking trails) Historic Occoneechee Speedway / James M. Johnston Nature Preserve Little River Regional Park […]
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Visi tor’s Guide Places Activities Events Programs The Eno River Association respectfully acknowledges that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Eno, Shakori , Sissipahaw, Occaneechi, other people of Siouan descent, and their descendants, the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation. Although they lived in separate villages […]
Introducing Our New Executive Director
The Eno River Association (ERA) is pleased to announce that Jessica L. Sheffield will join the Association as its new Executive Director on October 28, 2019. Jessica succeeds Robin Jacobs who will retire after 14 years in the ERA’s top leadership role and six years on the organization’s board of directors. The search was […]
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 […]
Walk the Eno with an Eye Towards Ferns
[…] compound or 2-pinnatc, and the next division is 3-pinnate. Our Christmas fern is I-pinnate. An abundance of Christmas fern generally indicates a rich, well drained soil situation where moisture is available most of the year. The easily recognized, diminutive Ebonv Spleenwort (Asplemium platyneuron) is characterized by a dark,brown, wire-like rachis, the sterile fronds lying […]
Happy 50th Birthday to Eno River State Park!
[…] a thriving wildlife corridor, home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, including 14 rare and endangered species Standing as a sanctuary for cultural history, where visitors can explore remnants of historic mills, former homesteads, and Indigenous foot paths Looking to Our Future As the park unwraps its 50th year, we’re thrilled […]
Occoneechee Speedway
[…] now heavily forested in 40 year old pines and sycamores. Visible still are the grandstands which once held thousands of enthusiastic fans and the mile–long oval track where such legends as Fireball Roberts, Richard Petty, Ned Jarrett, Louise Smith and Junior Johnson once spent their Sundays competing in the “Strictly Stock” and Grand National […]
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 rivers. All regulations of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission […]
Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection
[…] Virtual Budget Public Hearing June 4, 2020 Meeting – 7:00 p.m. The Board of Commissioners is conducting a Virtual Budget Public Hearing on Thursday, June 4, 2020 where they will hear comment on proposed capital improvement plan amendments which impact three years of funding for land protection. These cuts over time have the potential […]
Eno River Association Awarded Catalyst Fund Grant to Catapult Wildlife Corridor Conservation
Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina The Eno River Association was awarded the highly competitive Catalyst Fund grant from The Network for Landscape Conservation to further coordinate the efforts of the Eno-New Hope Landscape Conservation Group. From more than 100 applicants nationwide, 13 were awarded catalyst grants and the Association was the only North […]
Eno River State Park Construction Update
Construction of a new visi tor center at Eno River State Park will limit parking at Fews Ford access through late summer 2022. Visitors should expect parking to reach capacity early in the day on weekends and good weather days. Park staff say visitors should prepare to have a wait for a parking space […]
Panther Branch Natural Area Opens
[…] centers rather than encouraging sprawl in order to make our communities more environmentally friendly and climate resilient,” Mayor Weaver said. “As we do this, having accessible areas where people can easily experience all the mental and physical benefits of the outdoors is crucial to making our communities terrific places to live.” About this land […]
Mill Moving
[…] . . . donating a whole grist mill located on the company’s land near Stuart, Virginia to a citizens’ group who moved it to Durham, North Carolina where it will become part of a 20,000-acre park on the Eno River. These remains of Virginia’s old Gilbert’s Mill be reconstructed into a new mill on […]
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 […]
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Pho to by Fred Vaughn Thank You for 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 […]
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, […]
Activities
[…] 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 ways. Events Calendar Eno Programs Guided Hikes Festival for the Eno Hiking Picnicking Camping Fishing […]
Wildflower Society
Pho to 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 […]
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 […]
Blue Indigo Slopes Nature Preserve
Address: Neighborhood access only Hours: Dawn to Dusk The Eno River Association’s Blue Indigo Preserve is 23 acres of rare diabase plant habitat in the Lower Eno. This preserve has two quarter-mile neighborhood trails, one located on Stanley Road in Durham and the other on Old Oxford Road in Durham. Since 2003 the Eno […]