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 yearβs budget. Thank you all for your time, support, […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Established in 1966, the Eno River Association is an accredited land trust and conservation nonprofit driven by a missionΒ to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River Basin. Through a strategic planning process begun in 2021, the Eno River Association developed strategic priorities to guide and measure movement towards the […]
Eno River Association Earns Renewed National Recognition
Durham, NC, February 17, 2022 β One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1966, the Eno River Association, has been doing just that for the people of Durham and Orange counties. Now the Eno River Association announced it has renewed its land […]
iWalk the Eno
[…] 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 […]
Climate Change Statement
The science is clear: Our planet is facing the undeniable crisis of rapid, human-caused climate change. We have years, not decades, to address this existential threat. People, animals, and plants are already feeling the heat. Globally, we see the impacts of climate change β from intensifying storms, droughts, and heat waves to rising sea levels […]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
Our Pledge The Eno River Association is committed to creating an environment that welcomes, encourages, respects, and celebrates people from all backgrounds with diverse stories and experiences. We pledge to hold ourselves accountable in continuously advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and establishing ourselves as an anti-racist and inclusive organization. Our History We humbly acknowledge that […]
A letter to our community…
Photo by Linda Yao 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 β George Floyd and Amaud Arbery- and a Black woman β Breonna Taylor- have opened centuries-old wounds of […]
NATURE FUN DAY AT THE CONFLUENCE NATURAL AREA
[…] to the Eno.Β We have enough tablets for everyone to work in pairs.Β Discover the variety of bats flying around us when it is too dark to even see they are there.Β Learn about how theses bats live and why they are important to us. This is a 90-minute program.Β Suggested ages 10 and up.
Welcoming New Staff!
Please join the Eno River Association Staff and Board of Directors in welcoming Hillary Harrison to the team who started on February 1! Hillary leads our Environmental Education and Outreach program. Hillary will direct our hands-on feet-wet outdoor education programs, lead our environmental educator and seasonal teachers, manage our calendar program, and grow our outreach […]
Eno Summer Programs Registration is OPEN!
We are pleased to be offering two weeks of iWalk the Eno Science and Nature Day CampΒ for 8-12-year-olds and one week ofΒ Eno River Field Station for 12-15-year-olds this year! iWalk the Eno will take place June 14-18 & 21-25 and you may sign up for one or both weeks. Field Station will take place July […]
SuperEno
Extended through February 14th! As an alternative to our cancelled New Yearβs Day Hike for 2022, please join us for this self-guided hike program, designed to help you discover new places as you learn about the highest, deepest, longest, and oldest parts of the river. Completing challenges will make you eligible to win a FREE […]
Walk the Eno with an Eye Towards Ferns
ENO Journal Volume 4, No. 1 -Ken Moore Spring 1976 Known for years for its profusion of colorful wildflowers, the Eno River is visited by both long-time nature lovers and new enthusiasts responding to the striking seasonal displays along the numerous well-walked river trails. The Enoβs variety of distinctive habitats, which accounts for the large […]
Bringing Eno River State Park to Downtown Hillsborough
[…] to advance our role in this project and ensure our ability to protect important properties along the Eno River for generations to come. Donations can be madeΒ onlineΒ or to the Eno River Association, 4404 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27712. View the PDF of the media release. For more information about the project, please contact […]
Confluence Natural Area
Address: 4214 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hours: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week Amenities and Attractions:Β Two Forks Trail, 1.75 miles, easy to moderate difficulty Sheppard Mill Trail, 0.5 miles, easy difficulty Parking Area Large Open-Air Pavilion Pollinator GardensΒ Chimney Swift Tower Remnants of former mill Expansive open fields and mature forest […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
[…] Unitas Eratrum of Wachovia) that he rode on with them for three weeks. There are many legends about Captain Sennett, as he came to be called, of how the devil came to get him, of his pot of Spanish gold, and of the fateful end of his mill at the Sennett Hole. Old Mr. […]
Advocacy
[…] River basin in particular.Β In particular, we work to mobilize our base of friends and members to take action and share their voices to protect the Eno. How to Help: There are a few ways you can be an active advocate for the Eno, with many taking just a few minutes to do. Contact […]
How We’re Advocating for the Eno
Photograph by Saralynn Parker 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 supportΒ to our cause. All are welcome to join ourΒ Eno Land […]
A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!
[…] must first understand it, which is exactly what Eric and his team are trying to do. Studies like this one are critical in helping us to understand how our actions impact our waterways and the incredibly special organisms that call them home. Although the fate of Neuse River waterdogs in the Eno is looking […]
Mission, Vision, and Programs
Established in 1966, the Eno River Association is an accredited land trust and conservation nonprofit driven by a mission to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River Basin. Our vision is that the natural and human communities within the Eno River basin thrive and are resilient. The Eno River […]
Open Air Camp Road Update – October 28, 2022
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 Associationβs Board of Directors, staff, […]
A Community of Men and Mills
[…] in 1821 that his Haw River mills yielded a yearly profit of from $1200 to $2000. Census records from 1850 to 1880 give mill statistics and s how their productivity. (See Centerfold.) A mill took a toll of anywhere from l/8th to l/12th of what it ground β whatever the market would bear. The […]
2019 Festival for the Eno
Thanks to over 500 volunteers, our wonderful sponsors, contributors, participants and attendees, the 40th Festival for the Eno was a fabulously good time celebrating the best of our regionβs musics, arts, nature and foods! Even lightning strikes and downpours could not diminish the energy and enthusiasm of the thousands of folks who came to West […]
Volunteer
[…] local flora, fauna, history, geology, or related topics a plus. Volunteers must attend a brief training which covers what to say at the beginning of each hike, how to manage a group on the trail, and basic safety. Stewardship and Trail Maintenance Volunteers The Eno River Association maintains 7,500 acres of conserved land, miles […]
Year of the Trail Feature: Cabelands
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. Hikers on Cabelands Trail On August 10th, 2021, the NC legislature passed HB 554, designating 2023 as the βNorth Carolina Year of the Trail.β […]