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Panther Branch Natural Area

February 1, 2023 by Emily Hill

Address: 2437 Lebanon Road, Efland, NC 27243. Map it. Hours: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week Amenities and Attractions:  The Panther Branch Natural Area is owned and managed by the Eno River Association. It is a 56-acre preserve open for low-impact recreational uses, such as hiking along approximately 2 miles of trail, picnicking, and […]

Panther Branch Natural Area

Feb 1, 2023 · Emily Hill

West Point on the Eno Durham City Park

April 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Address: 5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk. This 404-acre park is located along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Eno River, six miles north of downtown Durham. You can enjoy a leisurely picnic and stroll around the grounds, or take a hike through the woods on one of the […]

West Point on the Eno Durham City Park

Apr 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Hillsborough Riverwalk

April 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Hours: 8 AM until a half hour after sunset Address: Main entrance is by the Eno River Parking Deck at the end of Nash and Kollock Street, adjacent to the Gateway Center. The Riverwalk is a paved, accessible, urban greenway located in downtown Hillsborough that stretches about 1.8 miles along the Eno River between Gold […]

Hillsborough Riverwalk

Apr 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Occoneechee Speedway

April 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Hours: Dusk to Dawn Address: 320 Elizabeth Brady Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Occoneechee Speedway was one of the first two NASCAR tracks to open and is the only track remaining from the inaugural 1949 season. The site is now heavily forested in 40 year old pines and sycamores. Visible still are the grandstands which once […]

Occoneechee Speedway

Apr 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Mountains to Sea Trail

April 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Hours: Dawn to Dusk Address: Various, check website for entry points The NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail stretches 1175 miles across North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge on the Outer Banks, stopping at many of our state’s most beautiful places along the way. One of those places, at least we […]

Mountains to Sea Trail

Apr 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Little River Regional Park

April 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Address: 301 Little River Park Way Rougemont, NC 27572 Hours: November to February 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.March and October 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.April and September 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.May to August 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day The Little River Regional Park & Natural Area features […]

Little River Regional Park

Apr 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Blue Indigo Slopes Nature Preserve

April 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Address: Neighborhood access only Hours: Dawn to Dusk The Eno River Association’s Blue Indigo Preserve is 23 acres of rare diabase plant habitat in the Lower Eno. This preserve has two quarter-mile neighborhood trails, one located on Stanley Road in Durham and the other on Old Oxford Road in Durham.  Since 2003 the Eno River […]

Blue Indigo Slopes Nature Preserve

Apr 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve

March 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Address: Old Oxford Rd, Durham, NC 27712 Hours: Dawn to Dusk Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve is a natural area owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the N.C. Botanical Garden. This 84-acre preserve is a peninsula, bounded on 3 sides by the Eno River as it flows eastward towards Falls Lake. Penny’s […]

Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve

Mar 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

March 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Address: 625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk The following information was assembled as background just before the dedication of the Occoneechee State Natural Area. Although Occoneechee mountain has been a part of the state park since that dedication on July 20, 1999, this background continues to provide meaningful detail […]

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

Mar 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Diabase Sill Project Partnership

March 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Since 2003 the Eno River Association has worked with the NC Plant Conservation Program and NC Botanical Garden on the Diabase Sill Project Partnership.  This Partnership is named for the distinct geological formation of hard igneous rock found within the Lower Eno River basin in Durham.  The basic soils weathered from the underlying Diabase rock […]

Diabase Sill Project Partnership

Mar 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Eno River State Park

March 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Park Office Address: 6101 Cole Mill Road Durham, NC 27705 Hours: Vary by location Activities and Attractions: Partnering with the Nature Conservancy, the State of North Carolina, the City of Durham, and Durham and Orange Counties, the Eno River Association was able to create the Eno River State Park in 1973.  Since then, the Association has worked […]

Eno River State Park

Mar 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Confluence Natural Area

November 18, 2021 by Emily Hill

Address: 4214 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hours: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week Amenities and Attractions:  The Confluence Natural Area is owned and managed by the Eno River Association. It is a 270-acre preserve open for low-impact recreational uses, such as hiking along 2.25 miles of trail, picnicking, and photography.  The Confluence […]

Confluence Natural Area

Nov 18, 2021 · Emily Hill

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"In 1758 William Few moved south to the Eno to esc "In 1758 William Few moved south to the Eno to escape the frosts of Maryland. The ford near his gristmill was a cross-roads for a pastoral community big enough by 1760 to warrant a school teacher. Many years later, that amiable man was gratefully recalled by one of his 30 pupils, the younger William Few, Signer of the United States Constitution. 

His school many have been the beginning of the Piper-Cabe School. It is also possible that this was the field school, far from home, that William Holden walked to as a child and remembered with passionate commitment as Governor of North Carolina. The large wooden schoolhouse, according to living memory, stood on a knoll overlooking the ford, next to the Piper graveyard knoll, near a good spring from which the school children fetched water and within view of the Piper-Dixon House at the ford."

Text source: 1983 Calendar

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In 1909, Mrs. P.J. Mangum wrote a letter to Hugh M In 1909, Mrs. P.J. Mangum wrote a letter to Hugh Mangum saying, "We had a big rain Friday and the branches and river was out of the banks. Knox Vaughan's corn land was under water yesterday. He had it already to plant. I think he will have to plow it again before he plants it now. Christian has sold the mill to John Hopkins and Will Holloway so it is no more Christian's Mill; some way it makes me sad to think about it, but I guess it is for the best for they intend to improve things around there, and Christian would not as long as he could get 30 dollars rent as it was. They gave him forty-five hundred for it. After they bargained for it, another man offered him five thousand dollars, but it was too late. I know it made him sick to lose that five hundred dollars. Durham is still moving out this way; it will get here some day if it keeps on. I don't expect to see it, but someone will if time still lasts." 

Indeed Mrs. Mangum's prediction of a spreading Durham remains true today as our city continues to grow. Thankfully, we still have serene natural alcoves along the Eno River from Eno River State Park to Christian's Mill (now known as West Point on the Eno Durham City Park!). 

Text source: 1973 Calendar

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Please consider joining us on our journey to suppo Please consider joining us on our journey to support the wonder, beauty, and value of the Eno River basin! 🌿🌎

🏞️🌱 YOU are crucial in the protection and preservation of the natural biodiversity, historical heritage, and life-giving waters of the Eno River. With urban development posing challenges, we are seeking your support to proactively protect key resources in the watershed. Our comprehensive plan integrates environmental justice and climate change goals, ensuring a sustainable future for this precious natural habitat. 

💚💧 Your financial contribution is essential for sustaining our programs, advocacy efforts, and land protection initiatives. By supporting the Eno River Association, you play a pivotal role in securing the Eno River's legacy for future generations to enjoy and treasure. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful impact. 

Help us ensure the Eno River thrives – please give generously today! 🙏🌲

https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/eno-river-association/2023-holiday-giving

📸: Fred Vaughn
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We're Hiring an Event Manager! The Eno River Asso We're Hiring an Event Manager!

The Eno River Association is hiring an Event Manager to lead our community engagement events and other event programs related to our new Strategic Plan. The Association seeks candidates who support the mission of our nationally accredited land trust, and who respect and promote our goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice. In the past several years the Association has grown in staffing, contributed revenue, programs presented, and property protected. It’s a great time to join in this full-time role.

The Event Manager will organize and oversee the production of our beloved annual 2-day Festival for the Eno, as well as our recurring events including our Annual Meeting, Volunteer and Donor events, and special one-time events. The Manager will also initiate and oversee a rental program for our outdoor pavilion at the Confluence Natural Area.

For more information, check out "Read our Blog" in our linkin bio! To apply, email cover letter and resume to jessica@enoriver.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Ideal start date is January 29, 2024.

📸: Fred Myers
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Eastern bluebirds are the most widespread among th Eastern bluebirds are the most widespread among the trio of bluebirds and can be found as far south as Nicaragua! Their diet includes beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and, during cooler weather, fruits and berries. Eastern bluebirds are expert fliers with exceptional vision, capable of spotting an insect on the ground from up to 60 feet away. Eastern bluebirds often sing in order to stay in touch with other flock members. 

Spring heat waves from climate change and urbanization are some of the biggest threats to eastern bluebirds today. But you can help!! By building birdhouses along 'bluebird trails,' you provide them with protected habitats. When not nesting, these delightful birds can be spotted roaming the countryside in small flocks 🐦🏠

Text source: Audubon and National Geographic 
Photo credits: Audrey Vaughn

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Join the Eno River Association for our Stewardship Join the Eno River Association for our Stewardship Workday this weekend! 🌳

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, December 9, from 9am - 12pm
📍 Location: Historic Occoneechee Speedway, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough

🤝 Embrace the spirit of stewardship at our workday, a collaborative effort with the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Let's come together to make a positive impact on our environment!

🌱 Activities include:
Trail maintenance 🥾
Invasive plant removal 🌿

🔗 RSVP: Sign up from our "Events on the Eno Calendar" in our linkin bio!
📧 Questions? Email Indigo@enoriver.org for more information.

📸: Fred Myers
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