Visitor’s Guide
We’ve had a land acknowledgement for several years. We’re now reconsidering it. We want to better understand the importance of our land acknowledgement, who it should be for and how it will represent us. We know that before the arrival of colonists, this land was communally owned by Indigenous groups including the Eno, Shakori, Sissipahaw, Occaneechi, and other people of Siouan descent. African Americans–both enslaved and post slavery–labored on this land and have deep connections with it as well. These communities are active today and are intricately connected to the Eno River watershed. We’re committed to keeping these facts at the forefront of our land management. We ask for your patience as we invest time in our reflection and careful research.
Eno River Association Land Acknowledgement
Sustain the Eno. Give today.
Join us in protecting parkland, conserving farms and forests, and making nature accessible to everyone. With as little as $10/month, you can become a Sustaining Member and provide a steady stream of support to the Eno River. Ongoing investments from individuals like you help ensure a clean, resilient Eno River for generations to come.
Make an Impact. Volunteer.
Enjoy the Eno and make a difference! A significant portion of the skills and time needed to maintain Eno parks, deliver education programs, and support the Festival for the Eno come from volunteers like you. Dozens of opportunities are waiting for you to make an impact on the plants, animals, and programs supported by the Eno River Association.
![Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? Or how turtles overwinter underwater for months at a time? Find out answers to these questions and more on our Autumnal Adaptations Hike!
Join us at our Panther Branch Natural Area this Saturday, November 23rd, at 9:30am for a family-friendly, fall-themed hike: we’ll plan to hike about 1.5 miles and discuss the autumnal adaptations of plants and animals along the Eno. RSVP not required.
📸: ERA Staff
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