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How We’re Advocating for the Eno

May 26, 2023 by Eno River Association

The Eno River Association is at the forefront of advocacy efforts to protect and preserve the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River and its surrounding areas. The following are some updates on our advocacy efforts and opportunities to support to our cause. All are welcome to join our Eno Land Use & Advocacy Committee […]

How We’re Advocating for the Eno

May 26, 2023 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Strategic Conservation Planning for Eno River Basin

May 15, 2023 by Kim Livingston

We are excited to announce that we are embarking on a new project! We are developing a comprehensive strategic conservation plan that will center environmental justice and climate resilience goals within a prioritized plan for proactive natural, cultural, and historic resource protection across the entire Eno River basin. This plan will incorporate updated outcomes from […]

Strategic Conservation Planning for Eno River Basin

May 15, 2023 · Kim Livingston

Filed Under: Eno River News

Panther Branch Natural Area Opens

April 1, 2023 by Eno River Association

NEWEST ADDITION TO THE ENO RIVER PARKS NETWORK A collective vision to transform 56 acres of family-owned forest into a publicly accessible riverfront hiking area has become a reality. Panther Branch Natural Area in unincorporated Efland will celebrate its opening on Earth Day, April 22 – the culmination of six years of work by the […]

Panther Branch Natural Area Opens

Apr 1, 2023 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News, Press Release

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

A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!

January 27, 2023 by Eno River Association

Last week, myself and my colleague had the amazing opportunity to assist two research technicians from North Carolina State University with Neuse River waterdog surveys in the Eno and Flat Rivers. Spoiler alert: we found one in the Flat River, but none in the Eno. Nonetheless, I’d like to tell you about our experience! First, […]

A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!

Jan 27, 2023 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Nature Note

Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023

January 20, 2023 by Eno River Association

December can be a lot! Days get shorter. Holiday shopping and end-of-year reflections can breed anxiety – not to mention coordinating those family activities and travel! Add to that, nearly one-third of all annual donations nationally are given in December. We are so grateful for the 24% of individual donors who made it a priority […]

Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023

Jan 20, 2023 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Development

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

Year of the Trail Feature: Cabelands

January 4, 2023 by Eno River Association

2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina! This statewide campaign encourages every North Carolinian to get outside onto the trails, greenways, and blueways that stretch across the state. On August 10th, 2021, the NC legislature passed HB 554, designating 2023 as the “North Carolina Year of the Trail.” This historic designation underscores […]

Year of the Trail Feature: Cabelands

Jan 4, 2023 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Nature Note, Year of the Trail

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

Open Air Camp Road Update – October 28, 2022

October 28, 2022 by Eno River Association

Since our last update regarding the land transfer on Open Air Camp Road to Eno River State Park, we welcomed the newly formed Eno River Tenants Association to a listening session on October 23. All were invited to share their thoughts about the upcoming land transfer with the Eno River Association’s Board of Directors, staff, […]

Open Air Camp Road Update – October 28, 2022

Oct 28, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Open Air Camp

Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno

October 18, 2022 by Eno River Association

There is nothing quite like being outside in the dark on a chilly night, surrounded by nature, and hearing the call of a lone owl echoing through the trees. It might be a little eerie at first, but we believe it provides a feeling of enchantment and mystery that can’t be matched. Unfortunately, the mysterious […]

Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno

Oct 18, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Nature Note

Saving Eno Monarchs

October 18, 2022 by Eno River Association

Here at the Eno River Association, we absolutely love learning and talking about some of the amazing native organisms that can be found in our area, all of which work together to ensure Eno ecosystems are healthy and balanced. If you’re like us, you’ll agree that monarch butterflies EASILY rank at the top of this […]

Saving Eno Monarchs

Oct 18, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Nature Note

Open Air Camp Road Properties Update as of October 1, 2022

October 1, 2022 by Eno River Association

Since sharing our statement with the Eno community in September, we continue to respond to individual questions, requests for clarification, and offers to help. We appreciate the support we’re seeing: for the neighbors involved, for the Eno River Association, and for the State Park. Even the frustrations we’ve heard are welcomed, as it helps us […]

Open Air Camp Road Properties Update as of October 1, 2022

Oct 1, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Open Air Camp

Statement on the Open Air Camp Road properties

September 15, 2022 by Eno River Association

The Eno River Association would like to acknowledge the recent questions we’ve received surrounding several properties on Open Air Camp Road in Northern Durham. A core part of our mission is to support and grow Eno River State Park by purchasing land identified in the Eno River State Park Master Plan for protection and expansion. […]

Statement on the Open Air Camp Road properties

Sep 15, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Open Air Camp

UPDATE: Save Black Meadow Ridge

September 7, 2022 by Eno River Association

UPDATE: Durham Board of Adjustment Meeting Postponed to September 27.  The Durham Board of Adjustment was set to hear our appeal in opposition to the Westpoint development at Black Meadow Ridge on May 24; however, our appeal has now been rescheduled for September 27 due to ongoing negotiations. We will put out a call and […]

UPDATE: Save Black Meadow Ridge

Sep 7, 2022 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Advocacy

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

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Did you know last year's Festival for the Eno was Did you know last year's Festival for the Eno was powered by 520 volunteers? Those 520 hard-working, fun-loving folks filled 749 individual shifts over twelve days. Of those 749 shifts, 656 of them were during the two days of the festival. That's a lot of volunteer power!

This year we are looking to fill 873 slots. Yes, you read that right, 873. We need your help. Put your handy skills to work helping to set up or break down the site. Take a few one-hour shifts directing traffic at the gate. Drive a truck through the park to collect bags of recycling and trash.

We're offering a few incentives beyond getting into the festival free of charge. Work five hours over the two days of the festival and get a free raffle ticket. Work two shifts with Trash Free and get a free raffle ticket AND a free t-shirt. 

Find a link to sign up at enofest.org/volunteer

Photo by Thomas Beck

[image description: Two volunteers in t-shirts and shorts stand in the parking lot at the Festival for the Eno. One is holding a stop sign.]
At the core of the Eno River Association’s value At the core of the Eno River Association’s values is a deep commitment to and investment in supporting the communities and people who are most affected by climate change. Climate change is exacerbating existing social and economic inequalities in low-income and marginalized communities, particularly black and brown communities. Many of these communities are more vulnerable to climate change’s impacts because they have limited access to resources, are located in vulnerable areas, have limited political power, and have sustained generations of historical injustices. 

Combating climate change is not just about environmental sustainability; it’s about righting historical injustices and creating a more equitable world for all. You can help by advocating for policies that prioritize the needs of these communities and that address underlying social and economic inequalities. You can also educate yourself about climate change and its effect marginalized communities.

Learn more by reading the climate statement on our website: www.enoriver.org

[image description: five children in lifejackets and smiles pose during a swim in the Eno River.]
Join us on Zoom this coming Friday, June 2nd at no Join us on Zoom this coming Friday, June 2nd at noon for our final Lunch and Learn of 2023! In this session, we will dive into how our work at the Eno River Association is tied to climate change mitigation, as well as what we hope to accomplish in the future -- with an emphasis on our strategic conservation plan. 

We will be sure to leave time for a Q&A, with the intention of engaging YOU — members of the Eno community — in a conversation around these important issues. If you are unable to make it to the session, feel free to email any questions or comments to education@enoriver.org, and we will address them during the session if time allows. 

Register for FREE at the link in our bio. The session will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel afterwards. We hope to see you there!
For three consecutive years now, CT Wilson has bee For three consecutive years now, CT Wilson has been the Title Sponsor for the Festival for the Eno. But they don't stop there...

Outside this sponsorship, CT Wilson employees have volunteered to provide labor to assist with various projects across Eno properties. This spring, CT Wilson's Preconstruction Department spent an afternoon diverting a trail at the Eno River Association Offices for improved safety and replanting vegetation in the rain garden. Check it out the next time you're visiting the Guess Road access at West Point on the Eno. 

"For as long as we are around, we will continue to invest in this community driven organization." - our friends at CT Wilson Construction

Thanks, CT Wilson!

[image description: Photo 1: Seven individuals in work gear stand along a newly built trail with construction tools. Photo 2: A fresh trail cuts through the forest floor leading to a riverside trail. The Eno River can be seen in the background.]
LAST CALL! Photo submissions for the 2024 Eno Cale LAST CALL! Photo submissions for the 2024 Eno Calendar are due Wednesday, May 31st! We want to see all of your beautiful Eno shots, but we are specifically looking to feature the people who use, enjoy, and benefit from the Eno River. Go to our linkin bio to learn more about the submission process, monthly themes, and photograph specifications. We always love showing off the beautiful Eno and are excited for you to help us do just that! 

Photo by Dave Cook, for the 2022 Eno Calendar
It's been a busy couple of months advocating for t It's been a busy couple of months advocating for the Eno -- so our latest blog post shares all the updates and how you can get involved! 

Stay connected with Durham's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Comprehensive Plan process, and make sure to share your comments on Durham's Growth Management Engagement Initiative. We also extend our gratitude to our neighbors for their efforts to preserve Black Meadow Ridge! 

Find the blog post on our website. (Head to the link in our profile, and navigate to "Read our Blog.")

Photo by Saralynn Parker.

[image description: Two volunteers help answer questions at the Eno Advocacy booth at the 2022 Festival for the Eno.]
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