[…] is over one hundred years old, and takes the National Guard and four two-and-a-half-ton trucks to move? Would you believe a grist mill? Yes, when Bowaters Carolina’s Woodland company, Catawba Timber does something, it’s in a big way, all the way! The latest? . . . donating a whole grist mill located on the […]
West Point on the Eno grows by 8 acres
On Mond ay, October 11th the Eno River Association donated 7.8 acres of undeveloped woodlands to the City of Durham for immediate inclusion in Durham’s West Point on the Eno City Park. This acreage, known as the Tanglewood Tract, is bordered on the north and northeast by West Point Park, and to the south […]
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 […]
Walk the Eno with an Eye Towards Ferns
[…] the large number of different native plant species, also affords the perceptive hiker opportunity to observe and identify over twenty different types of native ferns. Unlike most woodland herbaceous plants, ferns do not have flowers to produce reproductive seed and are thus not readily noticed nor identified. Ferns reproduce bv means of dust-like particles […]
Donate
[…] Eno River basin. Become a Sustaining Member with a monthly pledge Make a one-time donation to the Eno River Association Ways to Give Donor Member Benefits FAQs Online Give Now Phone (919) 620-9099 x201 Mail Eno River Association 4404 Guess Road Durham, NC 27712 Other ways to give: Give in Honor or Memory Honor […]
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
[…] They descended from an ancient tribe called the Yesah and spoke dialects of the Siouan language. The Eno River Valley was their home as it was for Woodland Natives for thousands of years before the arrival of people from other continents. We recognize Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of this land. The mission […]
The Eno and its Banks
[…] a display of pink and white laurel that would be an irresistible attraction to many of the city bound if they knew about it. If a few woodland paths were cleared across the river from the cliffs, one of the rarer attractions of nature— usually found only in western North Carolina-could be enjoyed right […]
The Eno and its Banks
[…] a display of pink and white laurel that would be an irresistible attraction to many of the city bound if they knew about it. If a few woodland paths were cleared across the river from the cliffs, one of the rarer attractions of nature— usually found only in western North Carolina-could be enjoyed right […]
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 […]