[…] in the matching challenge, raising funds for the Association’s role in the project.” The transaction closing is scheduled for 2023, with property management transferring hands over the next year. “I am thrilled to bring the Historic Speedway into our state parks family! Adding this jewel to Eno River State Park will ensure that the […]
Accessible Activities
[…] fishing areas, but none are currently within the watershed. Accessible Programs Accessible Birding – visit our events calendar or our EventBrite page to see upcoming programs, hosted semi-annually. More accessible programs coming soon! You can also contact us to arrange a private activity designed for your group. Online Learning Hillsborough Riverwalk Events on the Eno
How We’re Advocating for the Eno
[…] in early 2024. This rubric will evaluate proposed developments on impacts and benefits for our environment, the people in the community, transportation, and our local economy. Our next meeting is on Thursday, August 10th at 12pm on Zoom. In the meantime, stay connected to Durham’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Comprehensive Plan process. These proposed plans and regulations are the result […]
History
[…] conducted wildlife inventories. Public outreach accompanied political action to put the Eno in the public eye. The first hike the Association sponsored brought out 75 people. The next hike brought out 450. A new model for river conservation (and one that would be replicated across North Carolina and beyond) was being created. In 1972, […]
Reenvisioning Fall Events & Programs
[…] catalog of 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 […]
Thank You for Supporting our 44th Festival for the Eno!
[…] — even when the Festival is done! Through volunteering and donating, our members continue to contribute significant skills, time, and dollars to help fulfill our mission. Take the next step by joining us! Help Us Reach our Goal! We’re just shy of our Festival fundraising goal of $15,000. Individual contributions are a large part of […]
Wildflower Society
[…] members receive invitations to special events and priority listing in our newsletter unless they wish to remain anonymous. Make your membership gift to join the Wildflower Society online. Wildflower Society Members as of March 2021 BLAZING STAR – $5,000 AND ABOVE Anonymous Meredith Barrett & Aaron Stoertz Bill & Carol Charping The Estate of […]
Join us for our 44th Festival for the Eno!
[…] This year we’re going even further! The City of Durham’s Water2Go truck will provide free drinking water, and we’ll encourage folks to bring their reusable bottles or purchase a commemorative Eno bottle. We’ll also serve canned water in our drink booths, thanks to the generosity of Liquid Death and their commitment to eliminating single-use […]
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response, Update
The Eno River Association is tuned in to the updates about COVID-19 in our community. We are taking precautions to keep our staff and program guests safe, and we hope that our members near and far will remain in good health. We’re following the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well […]
IN MAY: MORE THAN A MILE PROTECTED
Panthers Branch, just upstream from its confluence with the Eno River On Mon day, May 17, the Eno River Association acquired 56 acres and over a mile of riparian corridors along the Upper Eno and two tributary streams in Orange County. The move will safeguard local drinking water and further the protection of undeveloped […]
Eno Summer Programs Registration is OPEN!
We are pleased to be offering two weeks of iWalk the Eno Science and Nature Day Camp for 8-12-year-olds and one week of Eno River Field Station for 12-15-year-olds this year! iWalk the Eno will take place June 14-18 & 21-25 and you may sign up for one or both weeks. Field Station will take place […]
We’ve Got Exciting News!
[…] one location to over 220 acres and nearly 5 miles of riverfront. Now, we need to recharge our coffers so we can spring into action when the next great property becomes available. We also need to implement our expanded stewardship goals for The Confluence Natural Area now that we’ve enlarged its boundaries. You can […]
Mission, Vision, and Programs
[…] musical acts, regional craft artists, local nonprofits, and tens of thousands of guests to West Point on the Eno Durham City Park for an outdoor festival Independence Day Weekend, held since 1980. Through access, events, and education, we aim to nurture future conservationists who will continue to prioritize the conservation of open spaces for […]
Take Action to Protect Orange County Lands & Waters
[…] in either a strong, positive impact for both the Eno River and our community, or in a negative, lasting scar on both. Read the full statement here. Next week, on September 1, it is critical that they fully fund the Lands Legacy program in the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for years 2 and […]
Eno River Association Grows State Park’s Acreage and Protects Land in the Upper Eno River Basin
[…] The Eno River Association, in partnership with Orange County’s Lands Legacy Program and the North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund, has also secured the purchase of a “working lands” conservation easement on a 38-acre property in Cedar Grove. The easement serves the dual purpose of protecting prime farmland and protecting the […]
Fish Dam Road
[…] River and one on the Eno River. The road remained in prominent use until the 1920’s, when parts were abandoned and other parts were incorporated into current- day streets. Joe Liles, was an art instructor at the NC School of Science and Mathematics for many decades prior to his retirment in 2008. Joe has […]
Formation of the Eno River Association
[…] conducted wildlife inventories. Public outreach accompanied political action to put the Eno in the public eye. The first hike the Association sponsored brought out 75 people. The next hike brought out 450. A new model for river conservation (and one that would be replicated across North Carolina and beyond) was being created. In 1972, […]
Paddling
[…] before heading out. View this PDF with more details. Trips and rentals Canoeing and Kayaking: Frog Hollow Outdoors is located in the Eno River basin and offers day trips, rentals and instruction for both kayaks and canoes. Individual and group rentals are available as well as customized excursions. Think Safety A river in flood […]
Laurel Cliffs Trail
W inter Red-bellied woodpecker: The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is the most common winter woodpecker in North Carolina and is a year-round resident of the Eno! Look for this species on tree trunks where it uses its bill and tongue to extract insects from the bark! American beech: Unlike many other deciduous trees, the […]
What We Do
[…] don’t stop there. We work to make the outdoors accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Over a half million people hike, paddle, swim, picnic, and enjoy the outdoors in five regional parks the Eno River Association has helped establish since 1966. The Eno River Association also provides opportunities for you to get involved. Hundreds of […]
Thank you friends!
Thanks to your generous support, we’ve hit our 2020 year-end goals and can start 2021 strong and stable in the face of continued uncertainty. It has been a challenging year for so many, but the Eno has seen record visitation and our Association, strong participation from neighbors like you. With the final push from […]
Guidelines for Safe Trail Use
We believe parks, trails and open space can cont inue to be used in a safe manner that allows people to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits these spaces provide. In places where there are no restrictions on the use of parks, trails, and open spaces, we encourage all users to follow these […]
Open trails along the Eno River
As of May 9, Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mounta in State Natural Area have reopened to the public. Park staff expect higher-than-normal attendance, so please continue to avoid peak times such as weekends. There are several other options for your essential hiking & biking. The below trails and lands have been protected […]