Connecting Families
with Nature
We teach environmental education with hands-on experience
Founded in 1991, Eden Mill Nature Committee, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer run organization that creates and supports educational and environmental programs and partnerships for our surrounding communities.
Our mission is “To provide the opportunity for all people to develop a greater appreciation and awareness of the natural and historical resources of the area by encouraging the utilization of the facilities and programs to be established at Eden Mill.”
Unleash your wild side as you dive into an adventure filled with discovery and fun! You’ll explore the fascinating habitats of wildlife all around you and immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Our journey will include hikes, games and activities, arts and crafts and a canoe trip!
July 6-10 Investigative Explorers
Enjoy the week exploring Eden Mill to determine what critters call Eden Mill home. We will investigate life in the wetlands, creek and trails! Our journey will include hikes, games & activities, arts & crafts, and meeting a critter or two!
Get ready to meet nature’s ultimate clean up crew—decomposers! This week at camp, we’ll dig into the hidden world beneath our feet, discover wiggly worms, busy bugs, and funky fungi, and see how these tiny critters make a HUGE difference for our planet. It’s a wild underground adventure you won’t want to miss!
Magnifying glasses, bug boxes, and binoculars-oh my! Gear up for a week of exploration as we uncover new habitats each day. With curiosity as your compass, you’ll journey into the wild and discover the hidden wonders of nature all around you! Our journey will include hikes, games & activities, arts and crafts and a canoe trip!
Learn all about plants and their importance to our environment! Spend a week identifying, using, and understanding these vital organisms.
Nature is one big circle of flowing energy! Jump into exploring these cycles with us as we talk all things seasons, metamorphosis, and energy!
Cool off from the summer heat with refreshing adventures with water! Discover why it’s such an important part of our lives and the environment. Our journey will include hikes, games and activities, arts and crafts and a canoe trip!
August 24-28 Tracks and Trails
Join us as we explore the trails at Eden Mill! We will wander the trails while learning about animal signs, wild plants, and hiking safety.
Volunteer Opportunity
Like to Canoe? Interested in Volunteering?
We’re looking for adult volunteers to help us guide the public on 2-hour canoe excursions on Deer Creek. Experience is not required. We provide equipment and training. Training begins in the spring. For more information contact, our canoe team lead, Kathy Schmitt, at oakstumpplace@gmail.com
Programs & Events
Scheduling a field trip or an organized group program is great way to have a safe, fun, and educational outdoor experience at Eden Mill! Experience our wetlands and discover the benefits a wetland has to the ecosystem.
Eden Mill hosts several special events throughout the year to benefit the citizens of our community and the volunteer efforts of the Eden Mill Recreation Council. Check out what we have coming up!
Group Programs
Scheduling a field trip or an organized group program is great way to have a safe, fun, and educational outdoor experience at Eden Mill! Experience our wetlands and discover the benefits a wetland has to the ecosystem.
Special Events
Eden Mill hosts several special events throughout the year to benefit the citizens of our community and the volunteer efforts of the Eden Mill Recreation Council. Check out what we have coming up!