The Eno River Association offers hikes each Sunday from January through mid-May and a special hike in June for National Trails Day. The Eno River Association hosts its own series of Hikes and Outings to bring all the citizens of the Eno to the river to enjoy, explore, and learn more about the places we […]
Eno River Currents
Eno River Currents is our twice-annual newsletter for Association members and friends. It contains news and updates about the work that we have been doing with YOUR help.
An Occaneechi Tale
ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 21976 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 went she […]
Guided Hike Series
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. I came into this world in 1939 in Hillsborough, NC where we are sitting right now. All of my family lived around me. You could see […]
Laurel Cliffs Trail
Winter 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 American beech […]
The Eno and its Banks
[…] some strangers to the region are quietly creeping back where protection from logging, grazing and fire has been good enough, seedlings of bay, occasionally, and chinquapin, the coral bell, and “old man’s beard,” and the June berry, Amelanchier. Farther to the west, the topography changes. The cliffs are on the north rather than the […]
The Eno and its Banks
[…] some strangers to the region are quietly creeping back where protection from logging, grazing and fire has been good enough, seedlings of bay, occasionally, and chinquapin, the coral bell, and “old man’s beard,” and the June berry, Amelanchier. Farther to the west, the topography changes. The cliffs are on the north rather than the […]
Walk the Eno with an Eye Towards Ferns
ENO JournalVolume 4, No. 1-Ken MooreSpring 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 Eno’s variety of distinctive habitats, which accounts for the large number of different […]
Donate
Thank You for Your Support! Your generosity helps us protect and preserve the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of the Eno River for generations to come. With your donation, we can continue our work in land conservation, environmental education, and community engagement, ensuring that this treasured resource remains a sanctuary for all. Every contribution, […]
The Story of West Point on the Eno*
[…] was one of the many mills that once dotted the Eno. This area has always been desirable land. The Eno Indians who knew it first found plentiful springs, tall forests, broad meadows, good fording and good fish-ing. Their long habitation is proved by the numbers of arrowheads and axeheads that have been picked up […]
Education Programs
Environmental education plays a crucial role in raising awareness and giving individuals the tools to be good stewards of their neighborhoods and communities. Our programs empower youth and adults to address, prevent, and solve environmental problems, be it through land & water quality protection programs, participation in water quality monitoring, creating pollinator-friendly habitats in their […]
Fish Dam Road
Route researched and map drawn by Joe Liles Click here to view a map of the route of Fish Dam Road. It has a fair degree of detail. For larger maps, significantly more detail (and larger downloads) click here for the map key. Logo The Search for Fish Dam RoadFish Dam Road began as a […]
Paddling
Paddling is a great way to explore the Eno River. Opportunities for both flatwater and whitewater paddling are available. View this PDF with more details and suggested trips for paddling the Eno River. Check the Eno River levels before you go: Hillsborough gauge Cole Mill Road gauge Roxboro Road gauge Park staff have established a […]
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 from an interview with Julie about her recent book, “Saving the Eno River: Margaret Nygard […]
Another Piece Added to the Park Puzzle
On December 30th, the Eno River Association acquired 6.4 acres of land for addition into the Eno River State Park. The property straddles the Durham – Orange county line off Sparger Road. The Association purchased the property from local landowner Curtis Crosby using funds donated to the Association’s Margaret C. Nygard Land Acquisition Fund. Many of […]
73-Acre Historic Pope Farm Protected
In partnership with Orange County’s Lands Legacy Program, the NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (ADFP), and City of Raleigh’s Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative (UNCWI), the Association placed a “working lands” conservation easement on this Century Farm in Cedar Grove. The Captain John S. Pope Farm is owned by Robert and Gail Pope, […]
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 the Eno […]
Eno River State Park
Park Office Address: 6101 Cole Mill Road Durham, NC 27705 Hours: Vary by season and location. Check the Eno River State Park website for current information. Amenities and Attractions: Partnering with the Nature Conservancy, the State of North Carolina, the City of Durham, and Durham and Orange Counties, the Eno River Association was able to […]
We’ve Got Exciting News!
Help us raise $123,000 by December 31 We’ve got exciting news to share! We’re acquiring 23 more acres of land and placing an additional 19 acres under a permanent conservation easement along the East Fork of the Eno River in northern Orange County in December. All 42 acres adjoin our Confluence Natural Area, expanding our […]
How Eno River Association Contributes to Climate Resilience within the Eno River Watershed
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 we’ve been itching to dive deeper. This blog post is intended to give a little more clarity […]
Join us for Creek Week!
Durham Creek Week is March 14-21, 2020! Activities will be available throughout the Triangle to inform residents about our local creeks, rivers, and lakes and about how to keep them healthy. Join a litter clean-up, go on a canoe adventure, and visit any of our nearby nature preserves. The Eno River Association is proud to […]
Volunteer
Get involved, share your passion for the river, and help protect our local environment. Volunteers started the Eno River Association and they continue to contribute significant skills, time, and effort to help fulfill our mission. Volunteer Roles Available:
The Cole Family
excerpted from the January 1986 Calendar In the hard times after the defeat of Culloden in 1746 many family groups, even whole villages, left Scotland for America. In the shipping lists of 1776 the McColes are prominent from Apine and Glenurchy in Argyll, Scotland. They sailed on the Jupiter and landed at Wilmington, NC. We […]
![Here are some of our awesome volunteers planting a tree in our workday series in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation! A major thank you NCWF for partnering with Eno to help reforest a wetland in the Rocky Branch Conservation Area!
Trees planted include: black willow, boxelder, American sycamore, River birch, willow oak, American elm, red maple, hackberry, American hornbeam, pawpaw, tuliptree, Northern spicebush, Common winterberry, possumhaw
📸 by ERA Staff
[Image Description: Two volunteers planting a tree at Rocky Branch Conservation Area]
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