[…] benefits of preserving forests, but among the most prominent is carbon sequestration! Carbon sequestration is โthe process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxideโ. In a world where carbon dioxide โ a prevalent greenhouse gas โ is being produced in huge quantities and leading to global warming, the process of sequestration is key. Fortunately, […]
NEW LAND PRESERVATION FUND IN ORANGE COUNTY
[…] its master plan, which envisions an over 6,700-acre park. Currently the Park encompasses 4,500 acres leaving over 2,000 to be acquired, much of it in Orange County where pressure from developers can mean inflated property values. The Brown gift will help the Association leverage funding from other sources for these purchases, as well as […]
Join us for our 44th Festival for the Eno!
Summer is here, and that means, the Festival for the Eno is just around the corner! We hope to see you on July 1st and 4th! This yearโs incredible lineup features Tift Merritt, Bombadil, the African American Dance Ensemble, the Gospel Jubilators, Joseph Terrell, Mike Compton & Joe Newberry, Dawn Landes, Spiritual Voices, Hammer […]
Spring Wildflower Hikes
[…] Sunday from January through mid-May and a special hike in June for National Trails Day. The Eno River Association hosts its own series of Hikes and Outings to bring all the citizens of the Eno to the river to enjoy, explore, and learn more about the places we love. Most hikes and outings take […]
A Community of Men and Mills
[…] a handsome run of business.โ The initial capital outlay, which varied greatly from mill to mill, could bring a nice return. The Eno River mills cost any where from $1000 to $6500. A saw mill rarely exceeded the lower figure. With their usual two runs of stones, grist mills could grind up to six […]
Occoneechee Speedway
[…] now heavily forested in 40 year old pines and sycamores. Visible still are the grandstands which once held thousands of enthusiastic fans and the mileโlong oval track where such legends as Fireball Roberts, Richard Petty, Ned Jarrett, Louise Smith and Junior Johnson once spent their Sundays competing in the โStrictly Stockโ and Grand National […]
OneEno Weekend July 3-5
The Festival for the Eno may be cancelled, but weโve got a whole lot of celebration in s tore for you! Visit www.enofest.org to get in on the fun. OneEno PreGame โ Friday, July 3 from 3:00 p.m. โ 8:00 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre โ Durham Convention Center Plaza. Get your official Eno […]
West Point on the Eno Durham City Park
Address: 5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk. WEBSITE MAP TRAIL INFO This 404-acre park is located along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Eno River, six miles north of downtown Durham. You can enjoy a leisurely picnic and stroll around the grounds, or take a hike through the […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
[…] The town of Hillsborough, fleetingly State capital and summer capital of the State, was built at the juncture of the Eno and the great Indian trading path, where later Frances Nash, hero of the revolutionary war, ran his complex of mills. Along its full length, together with its tributaries, โthat never-failing stream, the Enoโ […]
Eno River Association Protects 96 Acres to Become Part of Eno River State Park
On Oc tober 25, the Eno River Association purchased 96 acres of undeveloped land, known as 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, since the Association was part of the alliance that worked to establish […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
Association to support personal and small group outdoor experiences Due to safety concerns stemming from the ongoing global pandemic, the Eno River Association is re-imaging several of its popular in-person fall events and programs. While experts agree that outdoor experiences are among the safest ways to recreate during the pandemic, the Association will focus […]
Picnicking
From a snacking on a rock in the river to a festive family reunion in a covered pavilion, the Eno River provides lots of options for dining al fresco. Here are some of our recommendations: Eno River State Park Fewโs Ford Access Area has 20 first-come-first-served picnic sites, 10 of which are handicapped accessible. […]
Eno River State Park
[…] with the Pump Station Trail and goes east to Guess Road. It is 2.49 miles long and generally stays close to the river except for short sections where cliffs and steep bluffs force it up and around on ridges. Along the way the trail passes the chimney and foundation of an old hunting lodge, […]
1676: Baconโs Massacre
ENO Journal Volume 4, No. 2 1976 Elizabeth Duke, Mistress Bacon, was one of the first Dukes to come to America. Tormented by the Indians, her husband Nathaniel Bacon, with a posse of planters, took the law into his own hands. He chased the offending Indians onto the Occaneechi Islands, massacred them there, then […]
Rain Garden & Water Quality Clinic
Join our Rain Garden & Water Quality Clinic on April 9th from 9-noon. Experts from NC State University โ Cooperative Extension will lead a hands-on workshop to teach participants to install and maintain a rain garden. Registration is FREE (and you will be helping the Eno by building a rain garden at our Guess […]
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 โ from intensifying storms, droughts, and heat waves to rising sea […]
History
In the late sixties and early seventies, the wild, picturesque, and his toric Eno River was threatened: the city of Durham planned to dam the river and create a new reservoir for its growing population. The Eno had already been used as a water supply for the city once before at the turn of […]
2023-27 Strategic Plan
[…] the Eno, as we come together to advocate for and celebrate the river. Identify and engage with at least 2-3 neighborhoods or communities in the watershed annually where working with the Association would be welcomed as the Association supports their solution to problems they are facing. Explore partnership opportunities and develop shared solutions with […]
Education Programs
Environmental education plays a crucial role in raising awareness and giving individuals the tools to be good stewards of their neighborhoods and communities. Our programs empower youth and adults to address, prevent, and solve environmental problems, be it through land & water quality protection programs, participation in water quality monitoring, creating pollinator-friendly habitats in […]
SuperEno
[…] the Eno. Visit the Friends of Mountains to Sea Trail to view maps and plan your trip. Longest Tributary Visit Little River Regional Park or paddle to where the Little River meets the Eno from the Eno River Boat Ramp in Durham. Little River Regional Park โ 301 Little River Park Way, Rougemontย Eno […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
[…] the Eno, as we come together to advocate for and celebrate the river. Identify and engage with at least 2-3 neighborhoods or communities in the watershed annually where working with the Association would be welcomed as the Association supports their solution to problems they are facing. Explore partnership opportunities and develop shared solutions with […]
A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson
Julie Thomson is a naturalist, certified environmental educa tor, writer, and lover of the Eno. She enjoys studying and sharing the natural and cultural history of North Carolina and currently resides in the Black Mountain area of the state. Below is an excerpt fromย anย interview with Julie about her recent book, โSaving the Eno River: […]
Guided Hike Series
New Yearโs Day Hike Winter Hikes Spring Wildflower Hikes The Eno River New Yearโs Day Hike is as traditional to the Triangleโs first day of the year as black-eyed peas and resolutions. Beginning in 1971, weโve hosted this fun-filled afternoon of at Eno River State Park. We offer two hike options: a short (2.5 […]
2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled
Pho to by Caroline Cockrell, Festival for the Eno 2019 It is with deep sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 41st Festival for the Eno, scheduled for July 3 and 4, 2020. We do this following much thoughtful deliberation and in consultation with our many partners including the City of Durham, Orange […]