[…] sites, 10 of which are handicapped accessible. An accessible water fountain and restrooms are nearby. An accessible picnic shelter with 12-tables, firepit, and grills can be reserved online through ReserveAmerica. Cole Mill Access has 10 first-come-first-served picnic tables, 4 with grills. Drinking water and an accessible toilet are nearby. A group picnic area includes […]
Eno River State Park
[…] was removed from this site for the construction of Interstate 85. After ceasing operation the quarry gradually filled with ground water leaving a 4 acre scenic pond next to the river. The trail continues with a 0.42 mile loop around the quarry rim. Caution should be taken around the quarry. It is dangerous with […]
A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson
[…] particularly exciting to me. When I realized that I could write this book as the Community Outreach project to complete my NC Certification in Environmental Education my next step was to write to the Nygard children–Kerstin, Jenny, and Erik–to ask for their help to tell this story. They were very supportive. I also worked […]
iWalk the Eno
[…] that we may consider for scholarship needs. If you think you qualify for a scholarship we recommend you contact us directly for a scholarship application before registering online. We can still do it if you register for iWalk online first, and a confirmation e-mail will come with a link to the scholarship application. A […]
Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection
[…] FY 2020-21 CIP amendments CIP-004, CIP-005, and CIP-006 affect the Lands Legacy and Conservation Easement Programs in Orange County, cutting all funding from these programs for the next three years. – Since 2000 over $8 million in other funding–from grants and landowner donations–has been raised for land protection due to the Lands Legacy Program […]
Eno Expands Educational Programming
[…] $180,000 from Burroughs Wellcome Fund Student Stem Enrichment Program (SSEP) to support the continued expansion of our environmental education programs for students in the Triangle over the next three years. For more than 25 years, Burroughs Wellcome Fund has supported informal STEM programs in North Carolina through the SSEP, and they were a leading […]
Festival for the Eno – Thanks!
With the help of over 400 committed volunteers to pa int faces, pour drinks, tighten ropes, mold clay, model t-shirts, sort compost, manage stages, sell tickets, and so much more, the 2018 Festival for the Eno is now in the books! Thousands of attendees enjoyed Festival attractions at West Point on the Eno Durham […]
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 […]
Saving Eno Monarchs
Here at the Eno River Association, we absolutely love learn ing and talking about some of the amazing native organisms 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 […]
2023-27 Strategic Plan
[…] in civic & business groups in Durham and Orange counties by sponsoring 6-8 talks annually with those groups by the fourth year of this plan. Activate the next generation by engaging with 3-5 public schools annually by the third year of the plan, and offering graduated Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental […]
Eno River State Park Construction Update
[…] center at Eno River State Park will limit parking at Fews Ford access through late summer 2022. Visitors should expect parking to reach capacity early in the day on weekends and good weather days. Park staff say visitors should prepare to have a wait for a parking space at Fews Ford while construction continues. […]
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
[…] in civic & business groups in Durham and Orange counties by sponsoring 6-8 talks annually with those groups by the fourth year of this plan. Activate the next generation by engaging with 3-5 public schools annually by the third year of the plan, and offering graduated Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental […]
Climate Change Statement
[…] partners across the state and nation are also working to mitigate climate change and foster resiliency in our communities. We look to our neighbors – and our next generation of climate activists – to learn, advocate, and take action with us. Share your feedback in our short five question climate change survey. For Further […]
Stewardship
[…] perform routine trail maintenance. You would first be required to attend a training session, which is typically held in March. Join our email list for information on our next session. Become a Site Steward We are looking for volunteers to join a Site Stewards program, modeled after the Trail Stewards program. You would first be […]
Open Air Camp Road Update – October 28, 2022
[…] The landlord role is not within our customary scope of land trust work, and we apologize to our stakeholders, supporters, and tenants for removing ourselves from the day-to-day realities of the neighborhood and operating solely through a third-party property management company. This is not the Eno River Association we strive to be. The following […]
SuperEno
Extended through February 14th! As an alternative to our cancelled New Year’s Day Hike for 2022, please join us for this self-guided hike program, designed to help you discover new places as you learn about the highest, deepest, longest, and oldest parts of the river. Completing challenges will make you eligible to win a […]
Catharine Link Dunnagan
[…] into town, she asked, “Did he break the eggs?” * At least 7 are visible today. ** There was also an old homestead ~ 1000 feet east, next to a huge white oak tree, as indicated by a well or cistern pit, and daffodils too. Could it have been a Link or Dunnagan home? […]
1676: Bacon’s Massacre
[…] to her story. Shortly afterwards the Occa-neechi moved south to Akenatzy town on the Eno. . . . The fight did continue nigh a night and a day without any interriission. They did destroy a great many of the Indians, thanks bee to God, and might have killed a great many more, but the […]
Wildflower Society
[…] private guided hike or tour of an Eno property Crested Iris ($2,500 – $4,999) The above benefits, plus: Invitations to additional Wildflower Society events Early access to purchase tickets for select special events Lady’s Slipper ($5,000 < $9,999) The above benefits, plus: Waitlist bypass for popular education programs or events, when booked through development […]
Education Programs
[…] sustainable practices to their daily lives. Explore the Eno Year-Round Winter Guided Hikes: Eno winter hikes have been a tradition since 1971, starting with the New Year’s Day hike and continuing each Sunday afternoon through February. Learn more or check out our event calendar. Member Sale: Members get a special discount on merchandise at […]
Year of the Trail Feature: Buckquarter Creek Trail
Buckquarter Creek Trail is a popular hik ing route along the Eno, featuring ample natural beauty as well as several historical structures. This 1.5-mile loop features both forested and riverside hiking segments, as well as a quick jaunt along a special tributary of the Eno – Buckquarter Creek! Due to the location of Buckquarter […]
How Eno River Association Contributes to Climate Resilience within the Eno River Watershed
Photo by Audrey Vaughn You might remember when we released our Climate Statement back in May. This statement gives a great overview of some of the effects of climate change and how the Eno River Association (ERA) works to mitigate them, but we’ve been itching to dive deeper. This blog post is intended to […]
Fishing
Wet your l ine in one of the best fishing streams in the Neuse River Basin. From the river banks you can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, chain pickerel, crappie, and bullhead catfish. The river is also home to the Roanoke bass, known as red-eye, which is found only in the Eno-Neuse, Tar, Chowan, and […]
Hugh L. Mangum, 1877-1922
Hugh Mangum. The photos featured on this page (plus many more) by Hugh Mangum are in the collection of Duke Libraries and may be browsed at their website. Hugh Leonard Mangum was born June 3,1877 on Main Street in Durham where the Alexander Ford Building stands today. His father, Presley J. Mangum, an early […]