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 their backyard, or adding environmentally ethical and sustainable practices to their daily lives.
Explore the Eno Year-Round
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 merchandise at the end of the year. Become a member to get the discount!
Guided Hikes: Our Spring Wildflower Hike Series, a tradition since 1969, showcases the wildflowers that bloom along the Eno, and some visit a historical site or follow a scenic path along the river. Learn more or check out our event calendar.
Festival for the Eno: A Durham tradition that combines music, food, and art to celebrate the protection and culture of the Eno. Learn more.
iWalk the Eno: This week-long summer camp helps children learn & grow in nature’s classroom. For children ages 8-12. Learn more.
Eno River Field Station: Students ages 12-15 can get out of the classroom and dive deep into discovery of their environment. Students interact with scientists, researchers, science teachers, and environmental experts who make learning fascinating and fun. Learn more.
Stream In: Take one last splash in the river with this education program for youth and adults! More information and registration links can be found on our events calendar.
Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of our membership is a time to gather and discuss the year past and look forward to the future. This event is open to members only, so consider joining the Eno River Association by making a gift.
Summer Camps
Book a Program
Book a small group private program with us! If our public programs don’t fit within your schedule or your group is looking to learn more about a specific Eno-related topic, we are happy to set something up! Download our Eno Education Program Catalog and contact us today to learn more about scheduling a private program.
If you are a teacher and are looking for more ways for your students to connect with science, the outdoors, and nature, we are here for you! We can visit your classroom, outdoor space, meet your students at the Eno for a field trip. Costs are low or free based on your school’s location and Title One status. Email us today to schedule a visit!
![Did you know last year's Festival for the Eno was powered by 520 volunteers? Those 520 hard-working, fun-loving folks filled 749 individual shifts over twelve days. Of those 749 shifts, 656 of them were during the two days of the festival. That's a lot of volunteer power!
This year we are looking to fill 873 slots. Yes, you read that right, 873. We need your help. Put your handy skills to work helping to set up or break down the site. Take a few one-hour shifts directing traffic at the gate. Drive a truck through the park to collect bags of recycling and trash.
We're offering a few incentives beyond getting into the festival free of charge. Work five hours over the two days of the festival and get a free raffle ticket. Work two shifts with Trash Free and get a free raffle ticket AND a free t-shirt.
Find a link to sign up at enofest.org/volunteer
Photo by Thomas Beck
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