[…] weekend 2021. In the meantime, we will continue to promote the nature, culture and history of the Eno River through virtual experiences, and self-guided activities – accessible online via Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and the Festival website. The Festival for the Eno is our largest public event and our greatest opportunity to raise awareness & […]
1654: First Mention of the Eno Indians
[…] carpenter, to build the king an English house, my promise at his coming first, being to comply in that matter. I sent 200 sterling in trust, to purchase and pay for what land they should like, the which in little time they effected, and purchased, and paid for three great rivers, and also all […]
Eno River State Park
[…] the Park in order to protect the natural and cultural heritage of the Eno River and to ensure that the public will be able to enjoy it for future generations. The Park is currently composed of more than 4,500 acres of protected natural area that provide vital water quality protection, wildlife habitat, and preservation […]
Panther Branch Natural Area
[…] Efland, NC 27243. Map it. Hours: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week Amenities and Attractions: 2+ miles of walking trails thru 56 acres of mature hardwood forests Picnic tables, Eno River vistas, and gravel parking area Note: No restrooms on site 3 miles from I-85 / I-40, easy to access from the Triangle […]
Eno River Association expands Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
[…] to protect the significant natural resources on the mountain,” says Kim Radewicz, Superintendent of Eno River State Park. “We are thrilled that the Association assisted in the purchase of additional acres, and more specifically an additional peak, of this important North Carolina natural resource.” Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area is located in Hillsborough between […]
Paddling
Paddling is a great way to explore the Eno River. Opportunities for both flatwater and whitewater paddling are available. View this PDF with more details and suggested trips for paddling the Eno River. Check the Eno River levels before you go: Hillsborough gauge Cole Mill Road gauge Roxboro Road gauge Park staff have established […]
The History of Few’s Ford
[…] the neighbors who moved south with Few. He registered his cattle mark al the courthouse in 1758 and in 1759 bought well over half of Few’s 640-acre purchase: the part on the east side of the river.4 Also settled along the river were James Denny, in the Buck Quarter Creek area, John Watson (soon to […]
OneEno Weekend July 3-5
[…] local artists & venues, environmental education, and of course, the Eno River. Rebroadcasting Saturday, July 4, and streaming on-demand July 5-10. Visit www.enofest.org for streaming details. OneEno Online Silent Auction – Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 at 8pm. Packed with over 70 art, travel, and exclusive Eno experiences. Proceeds benefit the Eno […]
Hooray for the Holiday Hullabaloo!
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 […]
Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023
[…] programs $50 per month helps us support the local arts community with a platform at the Festival for the Eno Or even $100 per month helps us purchase and protect land quickly by providing crucial, consistent Plus, we’ve got a lot in store for our Sustaining Members this year: 10% discount to our Eno […]
Wildflower Society
[…] members receive invitations to special events and priority listing in our newsletter unless they wish to remain anonymous. Make your membership gift to join the Wildflower Society online. Wildflower Society Members as of March 2021 BLAZING STAR – $5,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Meredith Barrett & Aaron Stoertz Bill & Carol Charping The Estate of […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
[…] catalog of available programming ranging from hands-on STEM activities to local history topics to cultural arts. Learning pods are encouraged to use these resources, as well as online educational videos and other self-serve content, to create physical or virtual field trips to the Eno River this fall. “Even in these tough times we are […]
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 made online 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 […]
Spring Wildflower Hikes
[…] – 2 1/2 hours unless otherwise listed. Arrive 10 minutes early to find your hike leader and sign your hike waiver (if you did not sign the online version prior to the hike). Hike leaders will display a white or red Eno River bandana. Hikes are geared towards adults, but children are welcome with […]
Accessible Activities
[…] fishing areas, but none are currently within the watershed. Accessible Programs Accessible Birding – visit our events calendar or our EventBrite page to see upcoming programs, hosted semi-annually. More accessible programs coming soon! You can also contact us to arrange a private activity designed for your group. Online Learning Hillsborough Riverwalk Events on the Eno
Happy 50th Birthday to Eno River State Park!
Check out our time lapse video, mapping the growth of the Eno River State Park over 50 years. It’s time to light the candles and sing happy birthday! This year, on August 22, Eno River State Park is celebrating the big 5-0. It’s a significant milestone in our journey to protect and conserve the natural, […]
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 region’s 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 […]
Join us for our 44th Festival for the Eno!
[…] This year we’re going even further! The City of Durham’s Water2Go truck will provide free drinking water, and we’ll encourage folks to bring their reusable bottles or purchase a commemorative Eno bottle. We’ll also serve canned water in our drink booths, thanks to the generosity of Liquid Death and their commitment to eliminating single-use […]
Wildflower Society
[…] private guided hike or tour of an Eno property Crested Iris ($2,500 – $4,999) The above benefits, plus: Invitations to additional Wildflower Society events Early access to purchase tickets for select special events Lady’s Slipper ($5,000 < $9,999) The above benefits, plus: Waitlist bypass for popular education programs or events, when booked through development […]
Help us finish 2021 strong!
[…] Trail Stewards program with the help of 70+ volunteers, ensuring the trails you love are well-maintained Led three weeks of summer education programs, providing hands-on, feet-wet fun for 110 campers Hosted our 42nd Festival for the Eno thanks to 470 volunteers and over 8,000 attendees Welcomed over 1 million visitors to the six Eno […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
[…] of the revolutionary war, ran his complex of mills. Along its full length, together with its tributaries, “that never-failing stream, the Eno” was once the power source for 32 mills or more. Beyond Hillsborough, the Eno gathers strength and breadth, moving in its meandering way through unspoiled wilderness, past curious rock formations, past bluffs […]
2023-27 Strategic Plan
[…] Basin. Through a strategic planning process begun in 2021, the Eno River Association developed strategic priorities to guide and measure movement towards the achievement of our vision. For a thriving, resilient, inclusive Eno River we must succeed in these three areas: Have generational impact on the Eno River Foster connections to the Eno River […]
Eno River Association Grows State Park’s Acreage and Protects Land in the Upper Eno River Basin
[…] The Eno River Association, in partnership with Orange County’s Lands Legacy Program and the North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund, has also secured the purchase of a “working lands” conservation easement on a 38-acre property in Cedar Grove. The easement serves the dual purpose of protecting prime farmland and protecting the […]
Eno River Field Station
[…] ages 12-15 out of the classroom and deep into discovery of their environment. Field Station is held at the Confluence Natural Area on the West and East Forks of the Eno River, outside Hillsborough, NC. Every day the students interact with scientists, researchers, science teachers, and environmental experts who make discovery and learning fascinating […]