[…] National Register of Historic Places and contains a well preserved, rare Reconstruction-period I-house (circa 1873) and a large intact grouping of agricultural outbuildings constructed at various times from 1900 through 1950. This project will ensure a historically significant farm property will remain as a tangible and meaningful link to the small farm culture dating […]
You met the challenge, once again!
[…] have come at a better time, as we look to add 110+ acres to Eno River State Park. Thank you to everyone who joined in this challenge. From the bottom of our hearts – thank you! If you haven’t given yet to our challenge, click here to make your gift. P.S. Many of you […]
Eno River Association Grows State Park’s Acreage and Protects Land in the Upper Eno River Basin
Tributary to Eno River on the Matheson Property. Photo credit Todd Nance. On December 17, 2019, the Eno River Association donated 14 acres of land to be included into Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and a 1.86-acre trail easement, adjacent to the Eno River and Pleasant Green Road, to be included into Eno River […]
The History of Few’s Ford
[…] Husband and signed promissory notes for friends who had defaulted on their loans. Like other Quakers in the Hillsborough area, he decided to move to Georgia and start afresh. 7 The move was hastened by the dangerous turn the Regulator movement took that year. Unrest that had been brewing over five years broke out in violence: […]
Education Programs
[…] ethical and 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 […]
Stewardship
[…] removing invasive species of plants. Once we have them under control in our protected areas, there is still a possibility of seeds making their way back in from neighboring properties. You can help us by tackling invasive species in your own backyard, by removing them and replacing them with native plants. To learn more […]
Thank You for Supporting our 44th Festival for the Eno!
Photo Credit: Michael McClellan It’s you, this vibrant, kind-hearted, and giving community, that makes it all possible. From the performers, to the volunteers, and of course all of you that came and enjoyed yourselves – we’re sending a heartfelt “Thank You!” Your Festival participation is just the first step in protecting the Eno. As you know, […]
Panther Branch Natural Area Opens
[…] at 2437 Lebanon Road–contacted a real estate agent about selling the property but preserving its natural beauty for public access. The agent knew about the Association’s work from many years volunteering at Festival for the Eno and connected the land trust with the Iski family, who ultimately agreed to sell the land for about […]
Remembering: John Blackfeather Jeffries
Interview conducted on March 13, 2019 by Joe Liles at the home of John Blackfeather Jeffries in Hillsborough, NC. From Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River, volume 2. Photo of Mr. Jeffries by Joe Liles I came into this world in 1939 in Hillsborough, NC where we are sitting right now. All of […]
1673: Second Exploration
[…] trade. The good suckses of ye last jorney by my men performed gave mee great hopes of a good suckses in ye latter for I never heard from nor any thing after I employed Mr. James Needham past from Aeno an Indian towne two dayes jorny beyond Occhoneeche in safty but now begins ye […]
Panther Branch Natural Area
[…] miles of walking trails thru 56 acres of mature hardwood forests Picnic tables, Eno River vistas, 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 Panther Branch Natural Area is owned and managed by the Eno River […]
Open Air Camp Road Properties Update as of October 1, 2022
[…] offering supplies for packing and moving, and activating our Eno community regarding the specific needs we’ve heard. And as mentioned above, we have extended their monthly lease from the original November 30 date to December 31. Our outreach to these three families has included emails, phone calls, and letters in addition to the notifications […]
Guided Hike Series
[…] New Year in Eno style! January 1 at 2pm Cox Mountain Trailhead – Eno River State Park Eno winter hikes have been a tradition since 1971 and start on January 1st with the New Year’s Day Hike and continue each Sunday afternoon through February. These hikes are led by staff or volunteers who will […]
Laurel Cliffs Trail
[…] that is among the first to bloom as temperatures begin to rise. This timing allows them to gain access to unobstructed sunlight before the trees above them start producing leaves! Yellow lady’s slipper: The yellow lady’s slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum) is an orchid species that begins to bloom along the Eno around April. This species […]
Geocaching
[…] be a container (a “cache”) that contains a logbook for you to sign, educational material about the environment near the cache, and some small prizes for children. Not only does this activity offer hands-on learning about our natural environment, but it is also a lot of fun! Visit geocaching. com to search for other caches to explore.
Fish Dam Road
[…] time, parts of Carver Street and Highway 70 and all of Cheek Road were known as Fish Dam Road. Contact: Journal@enoriver.org Markham Map In the 1940’s Allan Markham put together maps of the area with original land grant information. Read about his map and how it informs the research on Fish Dam Road. Start here.
Happy 50th Birthday to Eno River State Park!
[…] Full Schedule 50th Birthday Raffle What would a birthday be without presents? With that in mind, we’ve designed a FREE raffle for everyone who visits the park from August 20 to August 27, or makes a donation by August 22. Grand Prize: Eno River State Park Quilted Wall Hanging This handmade quilted wall hanging […]
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
[…] an Ice Age outpost, a refugia for species which long ago migrated north in a warming climate. Its northern slope rises abruptly and steeply over 350 feet from the sluggish Eno waters, creating very cool and moist conditions. This mountain-like setting provides home to several disjunct plants including Catawba rhododendron, sarsaparilla, galax, mountain witch-alder […]
How We’re Advocating for the Eno
[…] several proposed rezoning projects in the watershed including two at the intersection of Infinity Rd and Roxboro St. This mapping tool highlights all Zoning Map Change and Annexation requests received from developers by the Planning Department. These applications require an advisory vote at the Planning Commission, and then a final vote by City Council. Zoom in, and click […]
Catharine Link Dunnagan
[…] the pumping station section, with the exception of E D. Dunnagan. The other children are Foy, Roscoe and J. A. Dunnagan. The funeral services will be conducted from the home this afternoon at 3 o’clock, and the interment will be made to the in the old family burying ground. A check of Orange County […]