[…] is rain or shine. Please join us to hear an update from Eno staff and board members, enjoy light refreshments, and be the first to see (and purchase!) our 2024 Eno River wall calendar! Business items will include approving last year’s annual meeting minutes, voting on the slate of new board members, and approving […]
Eno River Association Protects 96 Acres to Become Part of Eno River State Park
[…] the Goss property, that will eventually become part of Eno River State Park. The Eno River Association has a long history with Eno River State Park, s ince the Association was part of the alliance that worked to establish the park in 1973. The Association has since been instrumental in the land protection efforts […]
Another Piece Added to the Park Puzzle
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 […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
[…] and Charles Abercrombie bought the adjacent tract downstream and built a mill on the site we know as West Point Mill, possibly because the excellent ford immediately next to the site and a new road leading both north and south from it made that a more advantageous location. Mill Stone Patterns from “British Water […]
Donate
[…] Eno River basin. Become a Sustaining Member with a monthly pledge Make a one-time donation to the Eno River Association Ways to Give Donor Member Benefits FAQs Online Give Now Phone (919) 620-9099 x201 Mail Eno River Association 4404 Guess Road Durham, NC 27712 Other ways to give: Give in Honor or Memory Honor […]
A Community of Men and Mills
[…] of order. Millwrights called in to do repairs charged high prices. Usually they were found in families who passed the skill down from one generation to the next. The Staleys and Dixons were two such families in the area. The 1850 census shows five Dixons listed as millwrights and six other millwrights associated with […]
A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!
[…] the smell). There is a contraption within the trap that allows waterdogs (and sometimes other critters) to enter but not exit. The traps are checked every single day to ensure that no animal is left for very long inside. Minnow trap used to capture Neuse River waterdogs On the morning of our volunteering adventure, […]
The History of Few’s Ford
[…] the civil disorder.9 After his death, James Few’s widow and three-month-old twins remained in North Carolina, but other members of the family, over the course of the next few years, moved to Georgia. When Sally Wood Few, James’ s widow, remarried in 1781, James’ s brother Benjamin fetched the twins from North Carolina to […]
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 […]
Conservation
[…] talk with their tax advisor to discuss possible tax savings. A conservation easement ensures the land is protected and not developed as the land passes to the next generation. By removing the potential or development, the easement decreases the land’s market value, which in turn lowers estate tax. This can make a critical difference […]
Guided Hike Series
New Year’s Day Hike Winter Hikes Spring Wildflower Hikes The Eno River New Year’s Day Hike is as traditional to the Triangle’s first day of the year as black-eyed peas and resolutions. Beginning in 1971, we’ve hosted this fun-filled afternoon of at Eno River State Park. We offer two hike options: a short (2.5 […]
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
[…] far-sighted efforts of Allen and Pauline Lloyd. In the early 1960’s, soon after a mining operation opened on the eastern summit of the mountain ridge, the Lloyds purchased 66 critical acres to the west for preservation. Then in 1987 Cone Mills donated twenty-eight acres to the Town of Hillsborough, which established the Occoneechee Mountain […]
Walk the Eno with an Eye Towards Ferns
[…] Armed with a little awareness of the structures of these green, flowerless plants, and aided perhaps by a small illustrated identification guide, concentrate your awareness during your next Eno excursion on the variety of ferns along familiar trails. Appreciate the beauty of a single square foot of space occupied by an ebony spleenwort nestled […]
1673: Second Exploration
[…] to goe a game with him, and indeavour his pro-textion to ye Tomahittans and to return with Mr. James Needham and my man to my house ve next spring and to that end receved haife his pay in hand. Ye rest hee was to receve at his returne. My poore man Gabriell Artheur all […]
An Occaneechi Tale
[…] at last promised her in marriage to an Oeeoneechee warrior named Oneluska. She asked that the marriage be postponed a year, and this was granted. One May day while she was at the spring attended by many birds, a young warrior of the Tuscaroras came by, Kanandagea by name. He was as notable in […]
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, […]
Occoneechee Speedway
[…] and Orange counties. As part of the transaction, the preservation trust will donate 23% of the $2,028,480 land value. The remaining funds must be raised over the next year through public and private sources. Along with the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation, we are applying for local, state, and federal funding to support […]
Volunteer
[…] topic, please reach out to our education team with your ideas! Events & Outreach Volunteers We need folks to represent the Eno at community events like Earth Day, Centerfest, street fairs, or our own Eno Events. If you like a festive atmosphere and love meeting new people, this could be the job for you. […]
Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno
There is noth ing 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, […]
Remembering: John Blackfeather Jeffries
[…] was originally a volcano that exploded millions of years ago and changed the course of the river. In my childhood that mountain was called Eno Mountain. To day, it is protected and called Occoneechee Mountain, named after my people. I always knew I was Indian. I worked with my people to be recognized as […]
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 […]
Reasons to Save Black Meadow Ridge at West Point on the Eno City Park
[…] Durham City Park and further hereby strongly advocates against the building of the current proposed “Eno Village” development on Black Meadow Ridge and welcomes the opportunity to purchase the property at a fair and reasonable price. Honor her legacy with a donation to the Margaret C. Nygard Land Acquisition Fund Named in honor of […]
2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled
[…] 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 & […]
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 […]