ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 This local story is another of the traces left to us of the Occaneechi on the Eno. Among the members of the tribe was a beautiful maiden, the daughter of the chief. Her name was Ulalee, which means wood thrush. She was fond of birds, and wherever she went she […]
1673: Second Exploration
ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 This narrative about Needham and Arthur, transposed through the wooly mind Abraham Wood, indicates that the white traders had moved on to the Indian Trading Path and that Eno Town was a familiar stopping place along the route. It shows also the increasing hostility of the Occaneechi as they sensed […]
Year of the Trail Feature: Buckquarter Creek Trail
[…] and other key locations. Those pathways were later used by colonists who forced local Indigenous groups from the land and established farms and mills along the Eno. Today, one of the most well-known historical features of Buckquarter Creek Trail is the Cole house, which you can read more about here. However, one of the […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
[…] 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 finding ways […]
How Eno River Association Contributes to Climate Resilience within the Eno River Watershed
[…] communities and people of color. This is due to a long and complex history of colonization, segregation, and systemic racism, the effects of which are still felt today and which have led to the need for the environmental justice movement. The ERA is committed to environmental justice, the idea that both the benefits provided […]
Thank You for Supporting our 44th Festival for the Eno!
[…] of the way the Festival contributes to the Eno River Association’s mission year round. If you haven’t made that gift or renewed your Eno membership, please do so today. Consider becoming a Sustaining Member to unlock great membership benefits, like a 10% discount year-round through our Eno Store. Volunteers Wanted! Share your passion for the river, and help […]
Saving Eno Monarchs
[…] will gather in oyamel fir trees and conserve energy in order to survive the winter, which also involves putting a pause on reproduction. Unlike summer generations which live only 2 to 6 weeks, this overwintering generation can live up to 9 months! Around February or March following their overwintering period in Mexico, this generation […]
Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023
[…] a lot in store for our Sustaining Members this year: 10% discount to our Eno Store all year long, event invitations, special surprise gifts, and more. Pledge today, and we’ll send you a coupon code for a BOGO Eno Calendar! So, start the year off with the Eno River Association, and maybe breathe a […]
NEW LAND PRESERVATION FUND IN ORANGE COUNTY
[…] near the headwaters of the Eno River, also in Orange County. “Joyce Brown’s generosity will have an impact on the river and the plants and animals that live there for generations to come. But lands in the Eno River basin are extremely desirable, and we will make great strides in completing the State Park […]
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
[…] volcanic activity early in the Paleozoic (~500 million years ago). Fractures developed which were filled with an assortment of minerals, one of which, pyrophyllite, is actively mined today east of the Natural Area. In the geologic present the nature of the mountain’s rock and the shaping force of the Eno made it an Ice […]
OneEno Weekend July 3-5
[…] some dinner to-go from food trucks (Bull City Street Food or Morfa Empanadas) or get delicious fresh popcorn, snacks, and beer & wine concessions take-out from the Carolina Theatre. OneEno Live Broadcast – Friday, July 3 at 8pm. Streaming live from the Carolina Theatre of Durham and hosted by Joe Newberry the show features musical acts, information […]
History
In the late sixties and early seventies, the wild, picturesque, and historic 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 the century. […]
LAND PROTECTED BY ENO RIVER ASSOCIATION UNLOCKS NEXT PHASE OF THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL IN THE TRIANGLE
The Eno 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 link 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 […]
Plants and Animals
An abundance of plant and animal life call the Eno River home, including several rare and endangered species. We work to balance protecting these species and their habitats, while also providing public access to recreation and respite. Knowledge is essential to growing engagement in environmental stewardship. Join us for an immersive experience along the Eno […]
History of the Packhouse at West Point on the Eno
The tobacco packhouse is one of a cluster of outbuildings situated behind the McCown-Mangum House at West Point on the Eno. Only two of the original work buildings, the tobacco barn and the packhouse, remain as reminders of the intensive farming that once went on at this location. This was the working heart of an […]
Welcoming New Staff!
[…] throughout the Triangle, most recently with Durham Parks and Recreation as a member of the Outdoor Recreation and City Lakes unit. Hillary and her husband now live in Durham and have grown to love our city, our community, and the natural spaces it offers – including, of course, our beloved Eno River! We […]
Thank you friends!
[…] to keep our focus sharp, assure that the protection and education projects we undertake are the right ones, and ensure that our organization welcomes all people who live and play in our diverse region Respond quickly when key properties become available for conservation and preservation Thank you for being a part of our Eno […]
Eno River Association has expanded our Confluence Natural Area!
The Eno River Association is thrilled to announce two recent land protection efforts that will increase the total area and property buffers at its 200-acre Confluence Natural Area. The Association has purchased nearly 70 acres to the west of the West Fork Eno River and has protected an additional 25 acres with a conservation easement […]
Formation of the Eno River Association
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the wild, picturesque, and historic 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 the century. […]
Conservation
The Eno River Association’s land protection program is at the heart of our mission. Since 1966, the Association has worked actively to conserve the lands and waters along the Eno River and its tributaries. We protect water quality, wildlife habitat, ecological diversity, and historical and cultural sites while also providing recreational opportunities and scenic open […]
2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled
[…] – on the trails and along the river banks in some of the over 7,400 acres of protected lands preserved through our efforts. We hope resume planning live events later this fall, and will incorporate as many elements of the EnoFest into these events as is practical. We look forward to seeing you at […]
Occoneechee Speedway
[…] a master plan for the property, which may include new trails, signage, and other amenities. How can I get involved? First, you can help by spreading the word and sharing your enthusiasm about the project with your friends, family, and neighbors. Take a walk at the property, or join the Eno River Association for […]
1676: Bacon’s Massacre
[…] to God, and might have killed a great many more, but the Governr were so much the Indians’ friend and our enemy, that hee sent the Indians word that Mr. Bacon was out against them, that they might save themselves. After Mr. Bacon was come in hee was forced to keep a guard of […]
Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno
[…] and without flapping as much. Less flapping means less noise! The flight feathers of owls have serrated, comb-like edges which are thought to reduce aerodynamic disturbances by breaking turbulence down into smaller currents. The noise coming from those smaller currents of air is then further dampened by the soft and velvety texture on the […]