[…] for the Eno posters, screen prints, and art *Eno Hats & T-shirts *Eno Bandanas β new colors released! *The 2021 Eno Calendar, our 50th anniversary edition! Plus, brand new merchandise just in time for the holidays! *Sweatshirts *Long-sleeved tees *Dog leashes *Eno Logo Tote Bags β great for gift wrapping items for that Eno-lover […]
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 Durham […]
Panther Branch Natural Area Opens
NEWEST ADDITION TO THE ENO RIVER PARKS NETWORK A collective vision to transform 56 acres of family-owned forest into a publicly accessible riverfront hiking area has become a reality. Panther Branch Natural Area in unincorporated Efland will celebrate its opening on Earth Day, April 22 β the culmination of six years of work by the […]
Walk the Eno with an Eye Towards Ferns
ENO Journal Volume 4, No. 1 -Ken Moore Spring 1976 Known for years for its profusion of colorful wildflowers, the Eno River is visited by both long-time nature lovers and new enthusiasts responding to the striking seasonal displays along the numerous well-walked river trails. The Enoβs variety of distinctive habitats, which accounts for the large […]
Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno
There is nothing quite like being outside in the dark on a chilly night, surrounded by nature, and hearing the call of a lone owl echoing through the trees. It might be a little eerie at first, but we believe it provides a feeling of enchantment and mystery that canβt be matched. Unfortunately, the mysterious […]
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 weβve been itching to dive deeper. This blog post is intended to give […]
2020 Festival for the Eno Canceled
Photo by Caroline Cockrell, Festival for the Eno 2019 It is with deep sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 41st Festival for the Eno, scheduled for July 3 and 4, 2020. We do this following much thoughtful deliberation and in consultation with our many partners including the City of Durham, Orange and Durham […]
Confluence Natural Area
Address: 4214 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hours: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week Amenities and Attractions:Β Two Forks Trail, 1.75 miles, easy to moderate difficulty Sheppard Mill Trail, 0.5 miles, easy difficulty Parking Area Large Open-Air Pavilion Pollinator GardensΒ Chimney Swift Tower Remnants of former mill Expansive open fields and mature forest […]
Happy 50th Birthday to Eno River State Park!
Check out our time lapse video, mapping the growth of the Eno River State Park over 50 years. Itβs time to light the candles and sing happy birthday! This year, on August 22, Eno River State Park is celebrating the big 5-0. Itβs a significant milestone in our journey to protect and conserve the natural, […]
A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson
Julie Thomson is a naturalist, certified environmental educator, writer, and lover of the Eno. She enjoys studying and sharing the natural and cultural history of North Carolina and currently resides in the Black Mountain area of the state. Below is an excerpt fromΒ anΒ interview with Julie about her recent book, βSaving the Eno River: Margaret Nygard […]
Conservation
The Eno River Associationβs 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 […]
1676: Baconβs Massacre
ENO Journal Volume 4, No. 2 1976 Elizabeth Duke, Mistress Bacon, was one of the first Dukes to come to America. Tormented by the Indians, her husband Nathaniel Bacon, with a posse of planters, took the law into his own hands. He chased the offending Indians onto the Occaneechi Islands, massacred them there, then turned […]
An Occaneechi Tale
ENO Journal Volume 4, No. 2 1976 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 […]
Fishing
Wet your line 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 Roanoke rivers.Β […]
OneEno Weekend July 3-5
The Festival for the Eno may be cancelled, but weβve got a whole lot of celebration in store for you! Visit www.enofest.org to get in on the fun. OneEno PreGame β Friday, July 3 from 3:00 p.m. β 8:00 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre β Durham Convention Center Plaza. Get your official Eno t-shirts, posters, […]
Orange County Proposal to Slash Funding for Land Protection
Update September: Years 2 and 3 up for a vote by County Commissioners. Read our latest statement. Please continue to let your local officials know how important these land conservation programs are in our community. Update June 10: Commissioners protected conservation easement funding in this yearβs budget. Thank you all for your time, support, and […]
Eno Zoom Backgrounds
[…] the Desktop version of Zoom, click the ^Β arrow next toΒ Start/Stop Video. Select Choose a virtual backgroundβ¦ (If prompted, click Download to download the package for virtual background without a green screen.) A new window will open. Click on at the right under your image. Select Add Image. Navigate to the folder that contains the […]