Eno River Association
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We could hardly wait to share the news: GSK has selected the Eno River Association as one of ten Triangle-area recipients of the 2025 IMPACT Award! With the award of the $50,000 GSK is supporting ERA’s work building healthy communities by protecting the nature, culture, and history of the Eno River basin. Our organization was […]
This spring, thanks to the generosity of donors, including an anonymous donor of a $20,000 match, the Eno River Association reached our $40,000 fundraising goal to purchase a new tractor for our stewardship work. Now, our brand-new Kubota tractor (nicknamed “Clementine”) has a home at the Confluence Natural Area, where our land and stewardship team […]
Since tropical depression Chantal caused major flooding of the Eno River, we have cautioned people to avoid coming into contact with the water until we have a clear read on water quality in the river. For those asking whether it’s safe to swim yet, we have an update. Samantha Krop is the Riverkeeper of the […]
Dear Friends of the Eno, Summer has officially arrived in North Carolina. My garden looks like a jungle. I actually want to eat the tomatoes that I’m seeing at the Red & White on Club Boulevard. Preferably on La Farm sourdough with salt, pepper, and slightly too much Duke’s mayo. My glasses steam up the […]
This spring, the Eno River Association hosted a guided hike near Penny’s Bend in Durham, NC, featured on PBS North Carolina’s Sci NC. Led by ecologist Milo Pyne, the hike explored a unique section of the Eno River rich in wildflowers thanks to its rare diabase rock soil. This geology creates a more alkaline environment, […]
Update (8/1): We are no longer accepting new applications for this position. Job Title: Fall Communications InternOrganization: Eno River AssociationHours: 10 – 15 hours per week Compensation: $2,500 stipend per semesterDuration: Fall semester (with potential for extension)Location: Durham, NC. Hybrid. About Us: The Eno River Association is dedicated to preserving and protecting the nature, culture, […]
CEDAR GROVE, NC — In a unique agreement, three North Carolina-based conservation groups will permanently protect Bluestem Conservation Cemetery, the first conservation cemetery in central North Carolina and one of only 13 such cemeteries in the country. Bluestem Community has donated a conservation easement to Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) and Eno River Association that will […]
Job Title: Summer Communications InternOrganization: Eno River AssociationHours: 10 – 15 hours per week Compensation: stipend not available (students are encouraged to explore funding through their academic institution)Duration: May 15 to August 15 (dates flexible, with potential for extension to a paid fall semester internship)Location: Durham, NC. Hybrid. Must be able to work onsite at the […]
As we embark on another busy season of conservation and community, we invite you to explore the Eno River Association’s 2024 Annual Report and reflect on the last year. This report highlights the meaningful progress we’ve made together in preserving our cherished natural spaces, protecting vital ecosystems, and connecting with the local community. Your support […]
Dear Friends, Refreshed by the spring thaw, the Eno River meanders through the landscape, invigorating the surrounding woods and wetlands. Meanwhile, the Confluence Natural Area comes alive as the season unfolds in vibrant color. This 270-acre preserve, once farmland dating back to the late 1700s, is now a haven for nature lovers and a sanctuary […]
