Eno River Association
Protect. Advocate. Learn.
As I look forward to 2026, I am energized by the road ahead. The ERA will be celebrating its 60th anniversary, sharing memories, accomplishments, and images throughout the year to recognize the many people that have contributed to our history. We are also planning to update our strategic plan to cover the next three years and to create a blueprint for our work through 2028.
The following message is from our Executive Director, Ryan Fehrman, shared with members during our Annual Meeting at the Confluence Natural Area on October 25th, 2025. To become a Friend of the Eno and be invited to future member events, visit EnoRiver.org/Donate. Thank you all for joining us on this lovely afternoon and thank you […]
Dear Friends of the Eno, It feels like the older I get, the faster time flies. It’s hard for me to believe it, but ERA is firmly in the midst of preparing for the end of the year. We’ve just launched our end-of-year appeal. Multiple land projects are rushing to close. And I’m surrounded by […]
Dear Friends, It feels as though I have officially entered my fourth season as the new guy at ERA. I started at the Association in early February in the depths of winter. I quickly adopted a routine common to ERA staff of walking the Eagle Trail to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and back to the office. […]
Dear Friends of the Eno, In late January, before I had even officially started at ERA, I met with Kim Livingston over coffee to learn more about the agency and to get her perspective on what I should prioritize as I walked in the door. We talked for an hour and a half straight. I […]
Dear Friends of the Eno, Thanks to everyone that was able to join us for our 46th annual Festival for the Eno on July 4th and 5th at West Point on the Eno City Park. It was amazing to see the community come together to enjoy the music, arts, crafts and demonstrations that make the […]
Dear Friends of the Eno, Over the last three-plus months, I’ve made an effort to connect with as many of ERA’s volunteers, partners, and supporters as I possibly can. The reality is that I’ve barely scratched the surface, but literally every one of those meetings has been time well spent. It has been a true […]
Dear Friends of the Eno, Of all of the many meetings, events, and conversations that I’ve had in my first three months at ERA, I think my favorite activity has been getting to know the staff. I was impressed with them during the interview process, but to see them in action, to have the chance […]
Dear Friends of the Eno, There is a part of me, likely the part that is a parent of two children, that feels like I should love all the seasons equally. My confession is that winter is my least favorite season and spring is my favorite. I struggle in those short, cold days of winter. […]
Our Executive Director will send out a monthly Director’s Message addressing the friends and community of the Eno River Association. Dear Friends of the Eno, For my first Director’s message, I’ve been asked to define my relationship with the Eno. I am sincerely hopeful that this exercise will result in a better outcome and considerably […]
