Since 1980, the Eno River Association has presented the annual
Festival for the Eno in
Durham City Park to help raise funds to secure land for parks, protect drinking
water and provide habitat for creatures of all kinds. The festival is a 3-day
event featuring nearly 100 musical artists on
four stages, more than 100 craft artists, EEEK
(Eno Environmental Education for Kids), hands on activities, demonstrations,
non-profit booths, and many more family fun experiences. There is a common
theme of sustainability and regional environmental awareness throughout the
entire experience at the Eno. From their efforts for a “trash-free” festival with
an award winning program, to activities that highlight the relationship between
the river and the surrounding community, to sustainability workshops like how
to make rain barrels and sustainable home tips. This year’s event will also celebrate and raise
awareness about honey bee health, featuring bee demonstrations from the Orange
County Beekeepers as well as informative presentations on promoting bee health
in your own garden, bee-related games as well as an opportunity for kids to
create their own hive. The first day of the festival was on July 4
– continue the celebration this weekend, Saturday, July 7th and Sunday, July 8th from 10am-6pm daily.
Head out to the Eno, support a great
cause and have a ton of sustainable fun!!
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