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Eno River News

Remembering: John Blackfeather Jeffries

January 30, 2023 by Emily Hill

Interview conducted on March 13, 2019 by Joe Liles at the home of John Blackfeather Jeffries in Hillsborough, NC. From Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River, volume 2. I came into this world in 1939 in Hillsborough, NC where we are sitting right now. All of my family lived around me. You could see […]

Remembering: John Blackfeather Jeffries

Jan 30, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson

January 30, 2023 by Eno River Association

Julie Thomson is a naturalist, certified environmental educator, writer, and lover of the Eno. She enjoys studying and sharing the natural and cultural history of North Carolina and currently resides in the Black Mountain area of the state. Below is an excerpt from an interview with Julie about her recent book, “Saving the Eno River: Margaret Nygard […]

A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson

Jan 30, 2023 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Advocacy, Eno River News

Year of the Trail Feature: Buckquarter Creek Trail

January 10, 2023 by Eno River Association

Buckquarter Creek Trail is a popular hiking route along the Eno, featuring ample natural beauty as well as several historical structures. This 1.5-mile loop features both forested and riverside hiking segments, as well as a quick jaunt along a special tributary of the Eno – Buckquarter Creek!  Due to the location of Buckquarter Creek in […]

Year of the Trail Feature: Buckquarter Creek Trail

Jan 10, 2023 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association expands Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

December 20, 2022 by Eno River Association

The Eno River Association announced a 7.5 acres expansion of Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area today via a recent land acquisition. This property is a priority in the Eno River State Park Master Plan given its exceptional Natural Heritage Program Natural Area rating and will help provide habitat and water protection for the Eno River. […]

Eno River Association expands Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

Dec 20, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News, Press Release

December Black Meadow Ridge Appeal Postponed

December 9, 2022 by Eno River Association

The attorneys for Save Black Meadow Ridge and the developer/owner of the parcel are requesting that Durham’s Board of Adjustment continue our zoning appeal. This extension will allow negotiations to continue between the parties. Our goal remains to preserve and protect the Eno River and its tributaries, and this culturally and naturally rich land adjacent […]

December Black Meadow Ridge Appeal Postponed

Dec 9, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Advocacy, Eno River News

Eno River State Park to Proceed with Hillsborough Expansion

November 29, 2022 by Eno River Association

The Eno River Association is pleased to announce that a project to sell over 200 acres near downtown Hillsborough has received full funding from federal, state, and private sources. Since 2021, the Association has been working to initiate the sale of property owned by Classical American Homes Preservation Trust to The Archaeological Conservancy and the […]

Eno River State Park to Proceed with Hillsborough Expansion

Nov 29, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News, Press Release

Open Air Camp Road Update – November 18, 2022

November 18, 2022 by Eno River Association

We would like to share the following update regarding the properties on Open Air Camp Road. We have tabled the sale of the homes to NC State Parks, and are pursuing professional mediation with the Eno River Tenants Association to find equitable outcomes for the people who live in these homes. We have made mistakes […]

Open Air Camp Road Update – November 18, 2022

Nov 18, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News, Open Air Camp

Reasons to Save Black Meadow Ridge at West Point on the Eno City Park

September 7, 2022 by Eno River Association

I. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ~ 1. Protection of the water quality in a critical watershed area which affects the Eno River, the source of drinking water for Falls Lake reservoir in Raleigh and the future Teer Quarry in Durham. 2. Preservation of the nationally significant Eno River Aquatic Habitat which contains endangered and threatened species, among […]

Reasons to Save Black Meadow Ridge at West Point on the Eno City Park

Sep 7, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Bringing Eno River State Park to Downtown Hillsborough

September 7, 2022 by Eno River Association

The Eno River Association is facilitating the sale of over 200 acres near downtown Hillsborough from Classical American Homes Preservation Trust to the Archaeological Conservancy and the State to be added to Eno River State Park. Once complete, this transaction will increase Eno River State Park to over 4,700 acres in Durham and Orange counties. The […]

Bringing Eno River State Park to Downtown Hillsborough

Sep 7, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association has expanded our Confluence Natural Area!

September 7, 2022 by Eno River Association

The Eno River Association is thrilled to announce two recent land protection efforts that will increase the total area and property buffers at its 200-acre Confluence Natural Area. The Association has purchased nearly 70 acres to the west of the West Fork Eno River and has protected an additional 25 acres with a conservation easement […]

Eno River Association has expanded our Confluence Natural Area!

Sep 7, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Trailside Stewardship Signs

September 7, 2022 by Eno River Association

Join Eno River Association staff and hundreds of community volunteers working year-round to protect natural ecosystems and increase access to natural spaces in the Eno River basin. No matter what your commitment-level, there are opportunities for you! Sign-up to volunteer: Fill out the form and check the box next to Stewardship and Trail Maintenance. You’ll be signed […]

Trailside Stewardship Signs

Sep 7, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association has Expanded Our Confluence Natural Area!

February 24, 2022 by Kim Livingston

The Eno River Association is thrilled to announce two recent land protection efforts that will increase the total area and property buffers at its 200-acre Confluence Natural Area. The Association has purchased nearly 70 acres to the west of the West Fork Eno River and has protected an additional 25 acres with a conservation easement […]

Eno River Association has Expanded Our Confluence Natural Area!

Feb 24, 2022 · Kim Livingston

Filed Under: Eno River News

Rain Garden & Water Quality Clinic

February 7, 2022 by Kim Livingston

Rain Garden & Water Quality Clinic

Feb 7, 2022 · Kim Livingston

Filed Under: Eno River News

SuperEno

December 15, 2021 by Emily Hill

SuperEno

Dec 15, 2021 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Help us finish 2021 strong!

November 23, 2021 by Eno River Association

Help us finish 2021 strong!

Nov 23, 2021 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno Expands Educational Programming

September 30, 2021 by Emily Hill

Eno Expands Educational Programming

Sep 30, 2021 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River State Park Construction Update

August 25, 2021 by Emily Hill

Eno River State Park Construction Update

Aug 25, 2021 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

You met the challenge, once again!

June 29, 2021 by Emily Hill

You met the challenge, once again!

Jun 29, 2021 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Development, Eno River News

Durham City Residents Can Vote for the Eno

May 5, 2021 by Emily Hill

Durham City Residents Can Vote for the Eno

May 5, 2021 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Duke Energy Awards Eno River Association $15,000 for Environmental Education

May 3, 2021 by Emily Hill

Duke Energy Awards Eno River Association $15,000 for Environmental Education

May 3, 2021 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association Website Redesign

April 30, 2021 by Greg Bell

Eno River Association Website Redesign

Apr 30, 2021 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno Summer Programs Registration is OPEN!

March 1, 2021 by Hillary Harrison

Eno Summer Programs Registration is OPEN!

Mar 1, 2021 · Hillary Harrison

Filed Under: Eno River News

Take a Hike with BING-ENO!

February 28, 2021 by Emily Hill

Start the New Year off right! Hike the Eno! Win prizes! Stay safe!!! Join us along the Eno from January 2nd through March 31st with our new BING-ENO game! Learn more and download your BING-ENO card today: www.enoriver.org/bing-eno

Take a Hike with BING-ENO!

Feb 28, 2021 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River

February 18, 2021 by Greg Bell

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 […]

Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River

Feb 18, 2021 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

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Not only is today the first day of spring, but it' Not only is today the first day of spring, but it's also #WorldFrogDay!! 🐸

Of the 5,000+ frog species that exist on the planet today, North Carolina is home to about 31 species, and the Eno supports many of these! Frogs are important for a variety of reasons -- first, they are key in predator-prey dynamics. Frogs eat tons of insects, including pesky mosquitoes, and they serve as food for birds, snakes, fish, and other wildlife. Frogs also act as bioindicators, which are organisms that can tell you something about the health of a particular ecosystem. Finally, frogs are COOL! They are fascinating components of our natural world and deserve to be celebrated! 

Many frog species are already out and about on the Eno, so be sure to keep an eye (and ear) out for our froggy friends! Swipe through the photos to see some species you might encounter. 
📷 Photo 1: southern leopard frog
📷 Photo 2: upland chorus frog
📷 Photo 3: American toad
📷 Photo 4: green frog

To learn more about native frog species, go to the link in our bio to register for this month's virtual Lunch and Learn, which will dive into the wonderful world of Eno amphibians!
How can you tell the weather’s getting warmer? How can you tell the weather’s getting warmer? 
There’s a spring in people’s step!

Happy #FirstDayofSpring !🌼🌱🐝

Pictured: Yellow lady’s slipper orchid, Cypripedium parviflorum

📸 Christina Schubert
LAST CALL! Craft applications for the Festival for LAST CALL!
Craft applications for the Festival for the Eno are due on March 20! 
To be eligible, artists must reside in the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, or Georgia and be present at the Festival. Prizes will be awarded for the best 2-D, Best 3-D, and Best in Show categories. There is no application fee. Go to the "Festival for the Eno" tab under our linkin bio to apply today!
Pictured: EnoFest regular Senora Richardson Lynch, a contemporary Native American potter and a member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe from Warren County, NC.
Photo by: Saralynn Parker
March is the perfect time to visit the historical March is the perfect time to visit the historical Anthony Cole House on the moderate 1.5 mile Buckquarter Creek Trail! While the Cole House is one of the most prominent features on this loop trail, there’s also numerous species of native fish, flora, fauna, birds, and the remnants of an old tobacco barn. If you’re looking for a beautiful spring hike filled with rich, Durham history, this is the perfect spot for you.
Photo by Jay Williams
Although it might look like a dragonfly, this litt Although it might look like a dragonfly, this little critter is actually a damselfly! One easy way to tell the difference between these two insects is by observing their wings when they're perched. When dragonflies land, their wings rest perpendicular to their body, but damselflies have neopterous wings, which means they rest alongside their body or tucked in. Damselflies are carnivorous and enjoy snacking on flying insects, just like their larger counterparts. They can be found in an array of colors like turquoise, blue, green, purple, brown, and gold. Damselflies lay their eggs in aquatic plants, making the Eno River one of their favorite spots to call home. If you're a fan of these cool critters and want to show your support, check out our Creek Critters collection available at the Eno store! Just go to https://shop.enofest.org/collections/critter-collection

Pictured: the American rubyspot (Hetaerina americana) in Eno River State Park, by Fred Myers
Join us at the Confluence Natural Area this Saturd Join us at the Confluence Natural Area this Saturday (March 18th) to celebrate Orange County Creek Week! Come explore the beauty of our local waterways and learn about their importance through three different activities: learning about migratory birds, investigating macroinvertebrates in the river, and catching bugs in the field. Best of all, this event is FREE. 

Sign up for a two-hour block, either 12-2 PM or 1-3 PM. Both time blocks include the same three activities, but you can also just come for part of the time and participate in the activity that interests you most. All are welcome, but activities will be best suited for elementary and middle school-aged kids. We can't wait to see you there!

Register at by clicking "Hike and Program Registration" in our linkin bio.
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