It is credited with being one of the largest volunteer events of its kind in Canada. This remarkable annual outdoor festival is in its nineteenth year. It has attracted all of the country’s
leading writers as well as several from other countries. It includes
one-day workshops in jazz and writing led by outstanding artists.
In addition to the outstanding work of the Millpond Conservation
Association, the village is fortunate to include a number of people and
groups active and skilled in environmental issues. Camp Edgewood not
only provides generous access for residents to its beautiful grounds but
also runs a grade 10 Community Environmental Leadership program as well
as an Environmental Education program for grade 12 students. And the
Community Club, at the initiative of Board member and former President
Barbara Marshall, has initiated an ongoing series of excellent and well
attended talks on ‘Eden Mills and Its Natural Environment’ in addition
to its rich array of activities.
There is a community spirit that is vital and alive in Eden Mills. When
the village encounters a problem or recognizes a need, this is a
community which rolls up its sleeves and gets going. It does not wait
for someone else to fix the problem.