[…] the use of photographs of the original mill, remains of the framing, and the intact foundation, the mill was reconstructed with materials gleaned from other local grist mills. Today the West Point Mill is working again, grinding corn and wheat with water power. Stone-ground meal and flour, along with other items, are sold in the […]
Reasons to Save Black Meadow Ridge at West Point on the Eno City Park
[…] and the future Teer Quarry in Durham. 2. Preservation of the nationally significant Eno River Aquatic Habitat which contains endangered and threatened species, among them, the Ne use River waterdog, the yellow lamp mussel, the Roanoke bass aka the red-eye, the panhandle pebblesnail (Virginia pebblesnail), and the Atlantic pigtoe. 3. Preservation of the extensive […]
Help us finish 2021 strong!
Make your membership donation today. The Eno River Association is about the people. The Eno connects us – to nature, to each other, and to the shared goals of land protection, access to nature, and climate resilience. As we approach the end of the year, we’re asking you to make a gift to put […]
Eno River State Park Construction Update
[…] staff say visitors should prepare to have a wait for a parking space at Fews Ford while construction continues. Read the State Park press release. The Good News is that there are still over 50 miles of trails along the Eno River to explore in the event the Fews Ford lot is full. Now’s […]
Confluence Natural Area
[…] Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week Amenities and Attractions: Two Forks Trail, 1.75 miles, easy to moderate difficulty Sheppard Mill Trail, 0.5 miles, easy difficulty Park ing Area Large Open-Air Pavilion Pollinator Gardens Chimney Swift Tower Remnants of former mill Expansive open fields and mature forest Note: Restrooms open only for events or […]
Eno Zoom Backgrounds
Bring your friends and family to the Eno by using these backgrounds on your next Zoom call. What’s your favorite? Consider joining us to help protect these beautiful spaces by making your membership gift. Instructions for Use: Download your favorite picture by clicking on the thumbnail below to enlarge it on your screen. Right […]
Hooray for the Holiday Hullabaloo!
[…] Cook will perform some original Eno songs. We will hold a brief annual meeting including a short show on the accomplishments of the Association this year. Pl us, best of all, renowned musician John Dee Holeman will be performing for all who attend! Join us for this fun, free event. No RSVP necessary, but if you’re […]
LAND PROTECTED BY ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION UNLOCKS NEXT PHASE OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL IN THE TRIANGLE
[…] River Association secured a critical 1.9-acre conservation and trail easement on the Eno River at Pleasant Green Road on December 28. The project is a vital l ink in the future course of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), fills an unprotected gap along the river, and brings the organization’s 50TH Anniversary year to […]