A Legacy of Conservation and Advocacy
For nearly 60 years, the Eno River Association has protected the natural beauty, culture, and history of the Eno and Little Rivers—preserving over 8,000 acres and opening seven public parks. But challenges like urban development and climate change demand bold action. Your gift ensures these rivers remain vibrant and resilient for generations. Join us in shaping the next decade—donate today!
- $5,000 Helps purchase an acre of land to keep it undeveloped and accessible for future generations
- $1,000 Helps us gather and respond to feedback through community engagement efforts like our accessibility audit or ambassadors program
- $500 Supports the costs for a single student to become the next generation of Eno stewards through participation in an Eno summer camp
- $250 Covers burn certification for a team member, so we can tackle invasive species and manage our properties effectively year-after-year
- $100 Provides the basic tools needed by one of our site stewards to monitor and improve public access
Every dollar makes a difference to the plants, birds, animals, and people who rely on a clean, resilient Eno River. Give today.
Help Us Keep the Eno Thriving:
Your Gift Will Be Doubled!
An anonymous donor has stepped up with a $20,000 match to help us purchase a tractor for our stewardship work!
That means every dollar you give to this campaign before June 30 will be doubled, up to $20,000—bringing us to our $40,000 goal and making a huge impact on our ability to care for the lands you love.
From trail maintenance to invasive species removal and habitat restoration, a tractor will be a game-changer for our stewardship team. It will also support critical restoration work at the Confluence Natural Area, where the Eno and Little Rivers meet.
If we exceed our goal, extra funds will go toward tractor upgrades or directly into stewardship projects at the Confluence. Every dollar helps us do more, faster, and more sustainably.
Donate today and double your impact for the Eno! Together, we can keep these special places thriving for generations to come.
Online
Phone
(919) 620-9099 x207
Eno River Association
4404 Guess Road
Durham, NC 27712
Other ways to give:
Honor someone with a gift in their honor or memory. Your tribute gift protects open spaces and clean water. If provided, we will send your recipient a special greeting card or email notifying them of your gift.
While all donations support our land protection efforts, donors have the opportunity to designate their gifts specifically to conservation and stewardship of land along the Eno River through the Confluence Fund, Conservation Land Stewardship Endowment Fund, and Margaret C. Nygard Land Acquisition Fund. Learn more.
Stock transfers can be made to the Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley, Inc. at Wells Fargo; DTC Number 0141; Account Number 1212-3780.
Please allow a minimum of 2 business days for the transfer to be processed and the sale to clear. It can take up to 10 business days for the Association to receive the proceeds and issue a tax receipt.
Alert us of your incoming gift by emailing or calling us at 919-620-9099 option 4.
Looking for another way to gift stock? You can also give directly through Eno River Association’s page on DonateStock.com.
Donate your old car, boat, RV, motorcycle, or other vehicle by calling 855-500-7433 or filling out this web form. CARS will tow or haul the vehicle away, give you a receipt, and send Eno River Association the donation.
We are a registered charity with many of the major donor advised fund operators including the Triangle Community Foundation, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Please use the following information:
Legal Name: Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley, Inc.
Address: 4404 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27712
EIN: 56-1134204
We recommend you include your full name in the memo line to ensure accurate processing. Alert us of your incoming gift by emailing or calling us at 919-620-9099 option 4.
Leaving a bequest or estate gift to the Eno River Association can help protect the river, its waters, parks, trails, wildlife, and adjoining farmland beyond your lifetime. Learn more about types of bequest gifts or find sample language here.
We encourage donors who have made a planned gift to alert us via our Legacy Member acceptance form. Contact Development for more information.
Eno Members receive:
- Subscription to Eno eNews and Currents Newsletter
- Invitation to the Eno River Association Annual Meeting
- Discount or advanced registration on select education programs
- 10% discount on Eno merchandise during the Member Sale in December
Donor members also receive an Eno Bumper Sticker with their first gift of $35 or more, or by request.
- 10% discount year-round, $10/month minimum
- Initiations to special Sustaining Member events
- Other special anniversary thank you gifts
Trillium ($1,000 – $2,499)
Donor listing in Annual Report, unless anonymous
Year-round 10% discount to Eno Store
Invitations to one Wildflower Society event annually
Opportunity for a private guided hike or tour of an Eno property
Crested Iris ($2,500 – $4,999)
The above benefits, plus:
Invitations to an additional Wildflower Society events
Early access to purchase tickets for select special events
Lady’s Slipper ($5,000 < $9,999)
The above benefits, plus:
Waitlist bypass for popular education programs or events, when booked through development office
Festival VIP access for two (2), including passes, t-shirts, drinks, and parking
Eno Calendar
Blazing Star ($10,000+)
The above benefits, plus:
Opportunity to receive recognition in select natural areas
Festival VIP access for four (4)
Lunch with Executive Director
Memberships expire annually, 12 months after your last donation. Sustaining Members will still receive one year of membership after canceling their pledge.
The Eno River Association is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. According to the IRS, your contribution that is deductible for federal tax purposes is limited to the excess of the fair market value of the donation over the value of any benefits or items received. If you receive a benefit at a later date as a result of this gift, you will be informed of its fair market value at that time.
You can recognize, honor, or celebrate a loved one while supporting a clean, free-flowing Eno River directly through our online giving form. Please provide a name and mailing address if you would like us to send a special greeting card to your honoree or their next of kin.
If you need to update your payment information (credit card or bank account), please call us 919-620-9099 x207. Alternatively, you can create a new pledge online, and email us to alert us that it will replace your previous pledge.
If you wish to change the frequency, amount, or cancel your monthly gift, you can email us to request the update. Alternatively, you can create a new pledge online, and email us to alert us that it will replace your previous pledge.
There are various ways to provide for the Eno in your estate plans. Many are explained here.
No matter which kind of planned gift you choose, to ensure the funds transfer smoothly, please use our legal information:
Name: The Association for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley, Inc.
Address: 4404 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27712
EIN: 56-1134204
Eno River Association is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400 or 888-830-4989 for NC Residents.
