We Are Water at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is thrilled to be hosting the We Are Water MN statewide traveling exhibit this fall. The free interactive exhibit explores our connection to water through stories and experiences from communities throughout Minnesota while inviting visitors to contribute their own water stories.
Visit We Are Water at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to:
- Engage with stories from people in this watershed about the role water plays in their work, play, and day-to-day life.
- Interact with exhibits about what makes this watershed unique and learn about ways people are addressing challenges to keep water healthy in Minnesota.
- Attend events to help you discover new ways to take action to protect water in your community.
Where Can I See the We Are Water Exhibit?
We Are Water Indoor Exhibit:
- Dates: October 8th - November 30th, 2025
- Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
- Location: Bloomington Education and Visitor Center (3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425)
We Are Water Outdoor Exhibit:
- Dates: October 9th - December 2nd, 2025
- Hours: 5 am to 10 pm daily
- Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center (15865 Rapids Lake Rd, Carver, MN 55315)
Join Us For Water-Themed Events!
Nature Fest
Join us for a day of music, art and food to celebrate the cultures that make up Latino community and the nature that connects us all!
- Date and Time: Saturday, July 26, 1-5 pm
Location: Bloomington Education and Visitor Center (3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425)
Additional INFO
Old Cedar Avenue Mural Celebration
Celebrate the creation of a new mural at the Old Cedar Avenue Pavilion!
- Date and Time: More info to come
- Location: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead
We Are Water Exhibit Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate the arrival of the We Are Water exhibit with water-based activities, exhibits, and self-led exploration for all ages!
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 11, 10 am - 5 pm
We are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.
We are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
