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iWalk the Eno

Education

2023 Dates: June 19-23, 26-30

Registration opens January 15, 2023.

A Nature-Based Camp Experience

iWalk the Eno Science & Nature Summer Camp helps children ages 8- 12 learn and grow in nature’s classroom. The camp is located in Orange and Durham counties at Eno River State Park and West Point on the Eno City Park. The parks offer many opportunities to camp, hike, & splash in a natural wonderland.

Kids Come Alive at iWalk the Eno

Our program offers a fun, discovery-focused experiential learning program. We place an emphasis on helping kids develop skills in science, respect for each other and the natural environment, and confidence in getting out & asking their own questions.

Registration Information:

iWalk camp has lots of time outdoors, exploring nature, doing science, and becoming an Eno River State Park Junior Ranger. Campers may come for one or two weeks with a different program each week.

Registration opens on January 15. All questions in the application are in English and Spanish. For a paper application e-mail iwalk@enoriver.org or call (919)620-9099 extension 204.

The application deadline for campers is April 30.


Dates:
Session 1: June 19-23, 2023
Session 2: June 26-30, 2023

Time:
Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 3:45pm, Friday from 9:00am – 4:15pm. Drop off begins at 8:30, and pick up ends at 4:00 pm (except on Friday).

Cost:
iWalk the Eno Camp is $225 for one week, $400 for two weeks, plus a $20 per week application fee.

Scholarships:
Full and partial scholarships are given based on income. Any child qualifying for the federal free or reduced lunch program qualifies for a full or half scholarship respectively. Contact us if there are other circumstances that we may consider for scholarship needs. If you think you qualify for a scholarship we recommend you contact us directly for a scholarship application before registering online. We can still do it if you register for iWalk online first, and a confirmation e-mail will come with a link to the scholarship application. A $20 per week application fee is still required to reserve your space in camp. On the online iWalk application payment, select pay in installments and pay $20 per week per camper. Upon receiving the confirmation e-mail, open the scholarship link and complete that application.

Are you enrolled in iWalk? A confirmation packet will be sent to your home address with drop-off information and a packing list in May. If you do not receive yours please e-mail iwalk@enoriver.org or call (919)620-9099 ext. 204.

Are you a K-8 teacher in NC? iWalk the Eno Science and Nature Camp hires educators to work one or both (preferred) sessions and pays competitive wages. Email iwalk@enoriver.org for an application to work at a great camp in the great outdoors.

Junior Mentors & Mentors
iWalk the Eno has opportunities for high school students to work as Mentors (camp counselors.) A limited number of Mentor positions are open each summer, and preference is given to former iWalk campers or those with equivalent experience at camp and on the Eno. Please email iwalk@enoriver.org or call Hillary at 919-620-9099, x204 to receive an application. Application deadline for mentors: March 10, 2023.

Review our cancellation and refund policy here.


iWalk the Eno is supported through major funding from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and Duke Energy Foundation.

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4404 Guess Rd.
Durham, NC 27712
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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? 
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Happy #FirstDayofSpring !🌼🌱🐝

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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.
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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.
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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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