Edinburg Mill Rain Garden

Edinburg Mill Rain Garden. . , Since its heroic salvation in 1864, the Edinburg Mill has been a source of pride in its contributions to our national story as well as our local economy. Yet, as the Edinburg Mill and its Museum grew in its historic and cultural significance into the 21st Century, the ground beneath it literally disappeared. With each meteorological event, the ecosystem of Stony Creek suffered through chronic erosion and desperate attempts at a quick fix. Fortunately a local hero saw a need , not for historic recognition, but for immediate action., Mike Hollar realized the advantage of working with nature instead of against it. He diligently promoted and pursued the concept of a rain garden , a progressive, synergistic look into the future, engineered to protect both the present and the past. Along with the assistance of the Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries, the Friends of the North Fork, Center for Watershed Protection, the Town of Edinburg, and Mother Nature herself, the project began in 2016., Although Mike never saw his environmental vision materialize in his lifetime, his dedication and humble persistence now grows along the bank of Stony Creek. This rain garden is dedicated to Mike Hollar, as much as Mike himself was dedicated to his faith, his family, his community, and his world.