From Oct. 13–Dec. 5, Dakota County is hosting We Are Water, a traveling exhibit where community members will learn about our connection to water in our local areas and throughout the state at an interactive display.Locations
- Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
- Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitor Center, Eagan
The We Are Water exhibit will include personal stories from county residents, historical events, and scientific information such as conservation, water usage and pollution prevention.
This event aims to strengthen visitors' relationship with water, share new perspectives, and increase awareness and participation in water protection activities.
Events and related activities
All events and activities are free and open to the public. Visit this page often as event information will be added.
Water Story Sharing
Explore ways of experiencing water through shared storytelling. Listen to local audio stories, exchange stories with each other and explore the different types of relationships we have with water. Geared for adults. Registration required.
Zoom virtual event
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6–7:30 p.m. Register now.
Writing with Water
Use writing as a way of relating to water and learn about the fundamentals of poetry-writing within a space offering reflection, sharing and listening. Draw from your personal experiences and explore what it means to connect with water. Geared for adults. Registration required.
Zoom virtual event
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1–2:30 p.m. Register now.
Volunteer and take action
More information will be provided about how you can help protect water and make a difference in your community.
Learn more
For more information about the Minnesota Humanities Center and the We Are Water event, visit the We Are Water program page.
We Are Water partners and resources
We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Department of Agriculture. We also partnered and collaborated with Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District and Vermillion River Watershed.
We Are Water MN is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.