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Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs

September 1, 2020 by Eno River Association

Association to support personal and small group outdoor experiences Due to safety concerns stemming from the ongoing global pandemic, the Eno River Association is re-imaging several of its popular in-person fall events and programs. While experts agree that outdoor experiences are among the safest ways to recreate during the pandemic, the Association will focus its […]

Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs

Sep 1, 2020 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association Awarded Catalyst Fund Grant to Catapult Wildlife Corridor Conservation

September 1, 2020 by kimn

The Eno River Association was awarded the highly competitive Catalyst Fund grant from The Network for Landscape Conservation to further coordinate the efforts of the Eno-New Hope Landscape Conservation Group.  From more than 100 applicants nationwide, 13 were awarded catalyst grants and the Association was the only North Carolina group to receive funding. The Eno-New […]

Eno River Association Awarded Catalyst Fund Grant to Catapult Wildlife Corridor Conservation

Sep 1, 2020 · kimn

Filed Under: Eno River News

Take Action to Protect Orange County Lands & Waters

August 25, 2020 by Emily Hill

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners are poised to vote on Lands Legacy Funding and the proposed Research Triangle Logistics Park (RTLP) development in September. Their decisions will result in either a strong, positive impact for both the Eno River and our community, or in a negative, lasting scar on both. Read the full […]

Take Action to Protect Orange County Lands & Waters

Aug 25, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Advocacy, Press Release

OneEno Weekend July 3-5

July 2, 2020 by Emily Hill

The Festival for the Eno may be cancelled, but we’ve got a whole lot of celebration in store for you! Visit www.enofest.org to get in on the fun. OneEno PreGame – Friday, July 3 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre – Durham Convention Center Plaza. Get your official Eno t-shirts, posters, […]

OneEno Weekend July 3-5

Jul 2, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

A letter to our community…

June 5, 2020 by Emily Hill

The centuries-deep cultural history in the Eno River basin is rich, and injustice, inequity, and racism are tragically foundational to much of that history. The most recent murders of two innocent Black men – George Floyd and Amaud Arbery- and a Black woman – Breonna Taylor- have opened centuries-old wounds of racism inflicted on the […]

A letter to our community…

Jun 5, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News, Press Release

Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection

June 3, 2020 by Emily Hill

Update September: Years 2 and 3 up for a vote by County Commissioners. Read our latest statement. Please continue to let your local officials know how important these land conservation programs are in our community. Update June 10: Commissioners protected conservation easement funding in this year’s budget. Thank you all for your time, support, and […]

Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection

Jun 3, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Advocacy, Press Release

Eno Zoom Backgrounds

June 2, 2020 by Emily Hill

Bring your friends and family to the Eno by using these backgrounds on your next Zoom call. What’s your favorite? Consider joining us to help protect these beautiful spaces by making your membership gift. Instructions for Use: Download your favorite picture by clicking on the thumbnail below to enlarge it on your screen. Right click […]

Eno Zoom Backgrounds

Jun 2, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Wildflower Society

May 18, 2020 by Emily Hill

Members of our Wildflower Society have made a special commitment to the Eno River Association with their annual contribution of $500 or more. The support of these members allow us to be strategic, proactive, and responsive to new land protection opportunities as they arise. Wildflower Society members receive invitations to special events and priority listing […]

Wildflower Society

May 18, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

NEW LAND PRESERVATION FUND IN ORANGE COUNTY

May 18, 2020 by Emily Hill

Eno River Association is pleased to announce a transformational new instrument in the conservation and protection of lands within the Eno River basin. The Roberta and Herman Brown Land Preservation Fund provides resources to maintain and purchase land and easements in Orange County. This fund was established through a nearly $2 million bequest from the […]

NEW LAND PRESERVATION FUND IN ORANGE COUNTY

May 18, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Development, Press Release Tagged With: press release

2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled

May 6, 2020 by Greg Bell

It is with deep sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 41st Festival for the Eno, scheduled for July 3 and 4, 2020. We do this following much thoughtful deliberation and in consultation with our many partners including the City of Durham, Orange and Durham Counties, NC State Parks, and many local participants, sponsors, […]

2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled

May 6, 2020 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

Celebrate Earth Day 2020

April 22, 2020 by Emily Hill

There are so many ways to celebrate our beloved river and our earth today, and we hope you’ll take part in at least one of them:⁠ …download our Treasure Maps for the Confluence Natural Area⁠ …color a page from our coloring book⁠ …represent the Eno River (and support our work) with a purchase from our […]

Celebrate Earth Day 2020

Apr 22, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

DUKE ENERGY SUPPORTS HANDS-ON, FEET WET PROGRAMS ON THE ENO

April 6, 2020 by Emily Hill

A $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will help bring environmental education and outdoor experiences to more than 2,500 youth and adults in the next year. The grant was awarded to the Eno River Association, which will use the funds to connect people with the Eno through its education and outreach programs.

DUKE ENERGY SUPPORTS HANDS-ON, FEET WET PROGRAMS ON THE ENO

Apr 6, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Development, Press Release Tagged With: development

Guidelines for Safe Trail Use

March 30, 2020 by Emily Hill

We believe parks, trails and open space can continue to be used in a safe manner that allows people to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits these spaces provide. In places where there are no restrictions on the use of parks, trails, and open spaces, we encourage all users to follow these recommendations*: “Individuals […]

Guidelines for Safe Trail Use

Mar 30, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Open trails along the Eno River

March 30, 2020 by Emily Hill

As of May 9, Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area have reopened to the public. Park staff expect higher-than-normal attendance, so please continue to avoid peak times such as weekends. There are several other options for your essential hiking & biking. The below trails and lands have been protected thanks to […]

Open trails along the Eno River

Mar 30, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association and Orange County Protect Historic Farm Property

March 19, 2020 by kimn

On March 19, 2020, the Eno River Association in partnership with Orange County’s Lands Legacy Program, the North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund, and the City of Raleigh’s Watershed Protection Program, has secured the purchase of a “working lands” conservation easement on a 57-acre historic property in Hillsborough.  The easement serves the […]

Eno River Association and Orange County Protect Historic Farm Property

Mar 19, 2020 · kimn

Filed Under: Eno River News

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response, Update

March 11, 2020 by Emily Hill

The Eno River Association is tuned in to the updates about COVID-19 in our community. We are taking precautions to keep our staff and program guests safe, and we hope that our members near and far will remain in good health. We’re following the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as Durham, Orange, […]

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response, Update

Mar 11, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Join us for Creek Week!

March 6, 2020 by Emily Hill

Durham Creek Week is March 14-21, 2020!  Activities will be available throughout the Triangle to inform residents about our local creeks, rivers, and lakes and about how to keep them healthy. Join a litter clean-up, go on a canoe adventure, and visit any of our nearby nature preserves. The Eno River Association is proud to […]

Join us for Creek Week!

Mar 6, 2020 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association Grows State Park’s Acreage and Protects Land in the Upper Eno River Basin

December 19, 2019 by kimn

On December 17, 2019, the Eno River Association donated 14 acres of land to be included into Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and a 1.86-acre trail easement, adjacent to the Eno River and Pleasant Green Road, to be included into Eno River State Park.  The North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) is proposed to cross through […]

Eno River Association Grows State Park’s Acreage and Protects Land in the Upper Eno River Basin

Dec 19, 2019 · kimn

Filed Under: Eno River News

Occoneechee Mountain – Reflections

December 10, 2019 by Greg Bell

A documentary by Protected Places Media, presented in honor of our expansion of Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

Occoneechee Mountain – Reflections

Dec 10, 2019 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

2020 Eno River Calendar

November 13, 2019 by Greg Bell

Our 2020 calendar is a soul-inspiring, story telling and photographic  encounter with the Eno River.  Eyes on the Eno is both looks at the river we love, and those who are watching in nature and in our community. We hope it also inspires you to join our extraordinary journey to save more of the places […]

2020 Eno River Calendar

Nov 13, 2019 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

Introducing Our New Executive Director

October 16, 2019 by Greg Bell

The Eno River Association (ERA) is pleased to announce that Jessica L. Sheffield will join the Association as its new Executive Director on October 28, 2019. Jessica succeeds Robin Jacobs who will retire after 14 years in the ERA’s top leadership role and six years on the organization’s board of directors. The search was guided […]

Introducing Our New Executive Director

Oct 16, 2019 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

2019 Festival for the Eno

August 9, 2019 by Greg Bell

2019 Festival for the Eno

Aug 9, 2019 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

77 Acres Protected Along Little River

May 22, 2019 by kimn

Seventy-seven acres of newly protected forestland will forever protect water quality and habitat along the North Fork Little River. The Eno River Association, working in partnership with a willing landowner, Orange County, the City of Raleigh, and the City of Durham, has placed a permanent conservation easement on the property located a mile upstream of […]

77 Acres Protected Along Little River

May 22, 2019 · kimn

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association Adds 93.38 Acres to Eno River State Park

January 3, 2019 by Greg Bell

THE WILDFLOWER HIKE FOR MAY 12 ON OCCONEECHEE MOUNTAIN IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE PROBABILITY OF STORMS On December 19, 2019 the fascinating and important 87-acre Bacon Quarry property became part of Eno River State Park. The property has been a priority for acquisition by NC State Parks for a number of years. Until the […]

Eno River Association Adds 93.38 Acres to Eno River State Park

Jan 3, 2019 · 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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