Name: Come Whittle by the Eno - Walking Stick Whittling Workshop
Start: 2026-05-09T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-09T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Confluence Natural Area

Come Whittle by the Eno - Walking Stick Whittling Workshop

Eno River Association

Join wood whittling extraordinaire Brian for this workshop along the banks of the Eno River at the Confluence Natural Area.

Confluence Natural Area

Educational Programs & Hikes on the Eno

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A perfect Mother's Day gift!Join volunteer and land steward Brian for a walking stick whittling workshop along the Eno! Learn about stewardship and natural resource management while collecting saplings to create a hand-carved walking stick to take home. Bring a pocketknife, a chair, water and something to snack on while you learn the basics of wood whittling with Brian on a peaceful Saturday morning at the Confluence Natural Area in Hillsborough.Suggested ages 12 and up. Limited to 20 participants. $15 for the general public, $9 for Eno River Association members and children under 18. Accessibility information: This program takes place in a covered pavilion which can be accessed from the parking lot via a sidewalk. Composting toilet restrooms are available and can be accessed by a sidewalk. The program may involve a short hike as time allows, but participants with mobility concerns are welcome to stay in the pavilion during this portion of the program. Directions: Meet at the pavilion beside the parking lot. The address is 4214 Highland Farm Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278.From Hillsborough take Hwy 86 North away from town 1.6 miles from US70. Turn left on Coleman Loop 1.1 miles. Turn left on Highland Farm Rd 2.4 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway.From northern Orange County take Hwy 86 south after passing Walnut Grove Church Rd take the first right on Kenion Rd 1.7 miles. Turn right on Highland Farm Rd 0.6 miles. The Confluence is on the left. There is a large sign and a gravel driveway. Event cover image by Robyn Neaville

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