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 […]
Mill Moving
Volume 3, No. 1 -Excerpted from an article in Bo-waters’ fall- winter 1974 issue of Crossbow 1975 What’s 18 feet across, weighs two tons, 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 […]
Eno River Currents
[…] 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. Summer 2021 Winter 2020 Spring 2020 Winter 2019 Summer 2019 Winter 2018 Summer 2018 Fall 2017 Summer 2017 Archives Fall 2016 Summer 2016 Spring 2015 Winter 2015 Winter/Spring 2013/14 […]
Walk the Eno with an Eye Towards Ferns
[…] either one on rock or tree. Thoreau wrote reverently of the Rock Caps for their fresh green tenacity during the harsh, bleak periods of the New England winters. The largest evergreen fern found in some of the richest forested areas of the Eno is the beautiful Marginal Shield Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) characterized by its […]
Donate
[…] this vital ecosystem. 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 […]
Guided Hike Series
New Year’s Day Hike Winter Hikes Spring Wildflower Hikes The Eno River New Year’s Day Hike is as traditional to the Triangle’s first day of the year as black-eyed peas and resolutions. Beginning in 1971, we’ve hosted this fun-filled afternoon of at Eno River State Park. We offer two hike options: a short (2.5 […]
Education Programs
[…] programs, participation in water quality monitoring, creating pollinator-friendly habitats in their backyard, or adding environmentally ethical and sustainable practices to their daily lives. Explore the Eno Year-Round Winter Guided Hikes: Eno winter hikes have been a tradition since 1971, starting with the New Year’s Day hike and continuing each Sunday afternoon through February. Learn […]
The Eno and its Banks
[…] the special conditions that permit the holly seed to germinate, so the region can have, if it learns to appreciate it sufficiently, a remarkable holly forest—green in winter as in summer, a rare and beautiful attraction free of charge that few other regions could ever buv for money. Under the laurel, in a few […]
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 […]
Climate Change Statement
The science is clear: Our planet is facing the undeniable crisis of rapid, human-caused climate change. We have years, not decades, to address this existential threat. People, animals, and plants are already feeling the heat. Globally, we see the impacts of climate change — from intensifying storms, droughts, and heat waves to rising sea levels […]
Volunteer
[…] the Eno at www.enofest.org. Hike Leaders/Sweeps Join our team of Eno hiking enthusiasts who are sharing their skills and knowledge about the Eno while out on the trail. Winter Hike Leaders & Sweeps Spring Wildflower Hike Leaders & Sweeps Hike leaders are needed to lead one or two Sunday afternoon hikes from New Year’s Day […]
A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson
[…] to read. I first learned about the Eno River Association through the annual calendar, working one summer at Schoolhouse of Wonder, and then also through the Association’s Winter and Spring hikes. I met many people who participated in the Association and the saving of the Eno. They knew the history and happily shared it […]
Saving Eno Monarchs
[…] reach adulthood in the coming weeks. Their destination is central Mexico, where they will gather in oyamel fir trees and conserve energy in order to survive the winter, which also involves putting a pause on reproduction. Unlike summer generations which live only 2 to 6 weeks, this overwintering generation can live up to 9 […]
Shop Hyper-local Online!
[…] More items on the way! Special surprises! Inventory reduction deals! Limited edition releases from our archive! You don’t want to miss it. Eno River Association Members receive a 10% discount through Sunday, December 6. If you haven’t already received your member discount code for 10% off, or have questions about your membership, please email development@enoriver.org.
The Eno and its Banks
[…] the special conditions that permit the holly seed to germinate, so the region can have, if it learns to appreciate it sufficiently, a remarkable holly forest—green in winter as in summer, a rare and beautiful attraction free of charge that few other regions could ever buv for money. Under the laurel, in a few […]
Catharine Link Dunnagan
[…] lived in the house raised on the hill.” A pile of stones indicating a chimney is evident near this graveyard on the Dunnagan Trail, and in late winter daffodils bloom in the yard of the former Link home.** While there is no entry for the Link cemetery on the excellent Durham cemeteries site, there […]
Paddling
[…] for whitewater paddling, but only after a period of significant rainfall. To enjoy paddling downstream requires an adequate water level. The best times are normally in the winter and spring. It is best to check the USGS streamflow websites before heading out. View this PDF with more details. Trips and rentals Canoeing and Kayaking: […]
Plants and Animals
[…] thrilled to present this compilation of some of his work! Eno-Flora-Fauna-Joe-Liles-CompilationDownload In spite of dense urban development nearby, the woodlands of the Eno River are a peaceful haven. The timber industry took away much of the forest up until 1941, but the ridges, slopes and flood plains are once again growing thick with vegetation. […]
Thank You for Supporting our 44th Festival for the Eno!
[…] Festival fundraising goal of $15,000. Individual contributions are a large part of the way the Festival contributes to the Eno River Association’s mission year round. If you haven’t made that gift or renewed your Eno membership, please do so today. Consider becoming a Sustaining Member to unlock great membership benefits, like a 10% discount year-round through our Eno […]
You met the challenge, once again!
[…] 110+ acres to Eno River State Park. Thank you to everyone who joined in this challenge. From the bottom of our hearts – thank you! If you haven’t given yet to our challenge, click here to make your gift. P.S. Many of you asked where this parcel is located! While the transaction is still […]