[…] these recommendations*: “Individuals may go to public parks, open outdoor recreation areas, and utilize public right of way; provided, however, that individuals comply with the Social D istancing Requirements defined below; and provided further, that public and private playgrounds may increase spread of COVID-19, and therefore shall be closed.” — Durham City Stay-at-Home Order […]
Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection
[…] access to public open space has the potential to increase levels of physical activity, and to have mental health benefits and reduce healthcare and other costs. – Without the financial commitment of the County, land trusts would no longer be able to leverage grant funds to support land acquisition. In most cases, funding partners […]
Panther Branch Natural Area
[…] 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 v istas, and gravel parking area Note: No restrooms on site 3 miles from I-85 / I-40, easy to access from the Triangle and beyond Trail Map The […]
Eno Zoom Backgrounds
[…] the Desktop version of Zoom, click the ^ arrow next to Start/Stop Video. Select Choose a virtual background… (If prompted, click Download to download the package for virtual background without a green screen.) A new window will open. Click on at the right under your image. Select Add Image. Navigate to the folder that contains the […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Celebrate Earth Day 2020
[…] 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 online store …become a member by making a gift to our 40-mile Challenge in honor of Earth Day …sing along with our I Love the Eno music […]
Eno River State Park
Park Office Address: 6101 Cole Mill Road Durham, NC 27705 Hours: Vary by location Activities and Attractions: Camping Paddling F ishing Hiking Nature Picnicking Website Park Map Partnering with the Nature Conservancy, the State of North Carolina, the City of Durham, and Durham and Orange Counties, the Eno River Association was able to create […]
Saving Eno Monarchs
Here at the Eno River Association, we absolutely love learning and talking about some of the amazing native organ isms that can be found in our area, all of which work together to ensure Eno ecosystems are healthy and balanced. If you’re like us, you’ll agree that monarch butterflies EASILY rank at the top […]
Laurel Cliffs Trail
Winter Red-bellied woodpecker: The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is the most common winter woodpecker in North Carolina and is a year-round resident of the Eno! Look for this species on tree trunks where it uses its bill and tongue to extract insects from the bark! American beech: Unlike many other deciduous trees, the American […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Establ ished 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. Through a strategic planning process begun in 2021, the Eno River Association developed strategic priorities to guide and measure movement […]
2023-27 Strategic Plan
Establ ished 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. Through a strategic planning process begun in 2021, the Eno River Association developed strategic priorities to guide and measure movement […]