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We Are Water MN (Ely)

Visit this traveling exhibit to explore the science, history, stories, and culture of water in Minnesota. Hosted locally by Ely Folk School. 

  • 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. 

Exhibit hours:

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with extended evening hours during select events.
19971: WAW Ely opening event April 24

Opening event: April 24, 5:30-8 p.m.

Celebrate the opening night of the We Are Water MN exhibit at the Ely Area Community Hub by joining the Ely Folk School and Reflections Dance Company for an interactive performance. The exhibit will be open for guests to peruse and enjoy and will feature a Water Bar that offers samples of different drinking water from our area.

After a brief introduction to the exhibit, Reflections Dance Company will perform several dances that will be featured in its August summer showcase, "Water 2.0." Dancers will then lead interested participants in a brief movement exercise that demonstrates how dancers emulate and understand the movement of water in their performances.
Global: We Are Water MN
story map for We Are Water MN

About We Are Water MN

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 Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, and Department of Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension.

Funded in part with money from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.