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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

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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

ENO RIVER SUITE

December 20, 2018 by Greg Bell

John Bachmann tells the Eno River Story in soaring vocals and stirring video set to his original song ENO RIVER SUITE. (Click on the top title to see the uncropped version on YouTube).

ENO RIVER SUITE

Dec 20, 2018 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

New Year’s Day Hike

December 3, 2018 by Greg Bell

A tradition since 1971 of the Eno River Association is our popular New Year’s Day Hike. We gather together as one Eno family and take either a short, family-friendly hike or a longer, more adventurous one at the Eno River State Park. Read More…

New Year’s Day Hike

Dec 3, 2018 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

Tee Shirts and Posters for the holidays!

December 3, 2018 by Greg Bell

  As a “Thanks” , we are offering  shirts and posters at a big discount to our fabulous members! Posters are 1/2 price and range from $5 to $25. Tees are only $20! Quantities are limited. Availability is “first come-first served “. Read More…

Tee Shirts and Posters for the holidays!

Dec 3, 2018 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

RELICS OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE – 2019 ENO RIVER CALENDAR

November 14, 2018 by Eno River Association

The 2019 Eno River Calendar is out and looks great. This year we celebrate things left behind by the people who live along the river long ago like this farm implement hidden near Pleasant Green Road in Orange County. For more information about the calendar visit: http://www.enoriver.org/store/calendar/

RELICS OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE – 2019 ENO RIVER CALENDAR

Nov 14, 2018 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Confluence Natural Area Now Open

May 11, 2018 by Greg Bell

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand opening of our Confluence Natural Area, just north of downtown Hillsborough. It is now open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from dawn till dusk. It is closed and locked during the week. For more information, see our new ‘Visit Us’ page.

Confluence Natural Area Now Open

May 11, 2018 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

Festival for the Eno – Thanks!

May 9, 2018 by Greg Bell

With the help of over 400 committed volunteers to paint faces, pour drinks, tighten ropes, mold clay, model t-shirts, sort compost, manage stages, sell tickets, and so much more, the 2018 Festival for the Eno is now in the books! Thousands of attendees enjoyed Festival attractions at West Point on the Eno Durham City Park […]

Festival for the Eno – Thanks!

May 9, 2018 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

Skating into the New Year

January 9, 2018 by Greg Bell

The recent cold weather brought a dusting of snow to the Eno, along with hikers, sledders, runners and the occasional skater; taking advantage of a unique opportunity to explore the river.

Skating into the New Year

Jan 9, 2018 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

We’ve Added More Land To Our Confluence Natural Area!

December 27, 2017 by Eno River Association

On December 19 the Eno River Association added 22.6 acres to its 180-acre Confluence Natural Area in Orange County, and at the same time accepted the donation of a permanent Conservation Easement on an additional 19 acres. Click here to read more.

We’ve Added More Land To Our Confluence Natural Area!

Dec 27, 2017 · Eno River Association

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We’ve Got Exciting News!

November 16, 2017 by Eno River Association

Help us raise $123,000 by December 31 We’ve got exciting news to share! We’re acquiring 23 more acres of land and placing an additional 19 acres under a permanent conservation easement along the East Fork of the Eno River in northern Orange County in December. All 42 acres adjoin our Confluence Natural Area, expanding our […]

We’ve Got Exciting News!

Nov 16, 2017 · Eno River Association

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Hooray for the Holiday Hullabaloo!

November 3, 2017 by Eno River Association

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec. 2 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. for Eno River Association’s Holiday Hullabaloo – our annual meeting, calendar celebration, and end-of-year party. We’ll be at the Blue Note Grill to see friends old and new and unveil our 2019 Eno calendar. John Bachmann who sang his Eno River Song last year has created an […]

Hooray for the Holiday Hullabaloo!

Nov 3, 2017 · Eno River Association

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IN MAY: MORE THAN A MILE PROTECTED

May 18, 2017 by Greg Bell

Panthers Branch, just upstream from its confluence with the Eno River On Monday, May 17, the Eno River Association acquired 56 acres and over a mile of riparian corridors along the Upper Eno and two tributary streams in Orange County. The move will safeguard local drinking water and further the protection of undeveloped forestland in […]

IN MAY: MORE THAN A MILE PROTECTED

May 18, 2017 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

LAND PROTECTED BY ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION UNLOCKS NEXT PHASE OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL IN THE TRIANGLE

December 26, 2016 by Greg Bell

The Eno River Association secured a critical 1.9-acre conservation and trail easement on the Eno River at Pleasant Green Road on December 28. The project is a vital link in the future course of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), fills an unprotected gap along the river, and brings the organization’s 50TH Anniversary year to […]

LAND PROTECTED BY ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION UNLOCKS NEXT PHASE OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL IN THE TRIANGLE

Dec 26, 2016 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

This Video Gets to the Heart of Why Protecting the Eno is so Important

December 9, 2016 by Greg Bell

Check out this great tribute to the river we all love by the fabulous folks at Beneath Blue Skies.

This Video Gets to the Heart of Why Protecting the Eno is so Important

Dec 9, 2016 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

73-Acre Historic Pope Farm Protected

October 14, 2016 by Eno River Association

In partnership with Orange County’s Lands Legacy Program, the NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (ADFP), and City of Raleigh’s Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative (UNCWI), the Association placed a “working lands” conservation easement on this Century Farm in Cedar Grove.  The Captain John S. Pope Farm is owned by Robert and Gail Pope, […]

73-Acre Historic Pope Farm Protected

Oct 14, 2016 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Another Piece Added to the Park Puzzle

December 31, 2015 by Eno River Association

On December 30th, the Eno River Association acquired 6.4 acres of land for addition into the Eno River State Park.  The property straddles the Durham – Orange county line off Sparger Road.  The Association purchased the property from local landowner Curtis Crosby using funds donated to the Association’s Margaret C. Nygard Land Acquisition Fund.  Many of […]

Another Piece Added to the Park Puzzle

Dec 31, 2015 · Eno River Association

Filed Under: Eno River News

Donate Your Old Vehicle & Benefit the River

April 4, 2015 by Greg Bell

Photo by Friend of the Eno, Toby Gray If you have an old car, boat, RV, jet ski, motorcycle, or other vehicle taking up space in your driveway or garage, donate it to the Eno and support the permanent protection of land, water and wildlife in our community. Our partners at CARS make it easy. Just […]

Donate Your Old Vehicle & Benefit the River

Apr 4, 2015 · Greg Bell

Filed Under: Eno River News

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Join volunteer and land steward Brian for a walkin Join volunteer and land steward Brian for a walking stick whittling workshop along the Eno on Saturday, June 10th! Learn about stewardship and natural resource management while collecting saplings to create a hand-carved walking stick to take home. Enjoy a peaceful Saturday morning at the Confluence Natural Area in Hillsborough!

Spots go FAST, so register today! Go to "Program Registration" in our linkin bio to register and learn more!

[Image Description: Five whittling sticks made of wood featuring different designs.]
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
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