A tall rock formation under a dark cloudy sky
March 15th, 2024 - 12:00am
Come see the We are Water exhibition at Cortez Public Library in Colorado! Listen to and share stories or art about water in the Southwest on the Story Wall. Learn about water and life with the interactive game Connect 4.
November 9th, 2023 - 10:00am
Join us for the opening day celebration of the We are Water exhibit at Page Public Library! Discover the water cycle with hands-on activities. Play with the exhibit games.
2023 Photo contest logo
November 9th, 2023 - 12:00am
From October 9 - November 9, We are Water is hosting a photo contest to showcase water and communities in the Four Corners Region.
November 8th, 2023 - 6:00pm
Page, AZ educators (and those from the surrounding area) are invited to participate in a workshop to learn more about the We are Water educator resources.
Event flyer
October 17th, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join CIRES Education and Outreach's Lianna Nixon for Water Stories: Photo Tips, Compelling Visuals, and Storytelling Techniques.
October 7th, 2023 - 10:00am
Learn about wildlife's connection to water from Garrett Peachey, wildlife biologist with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. 
September 15th, 2023 - 9:50am
Create your own stop-motion animation story at the Ignacio Library's studio. The studio is available from Sept. 15 to October 15.
August 2nd, 2023 - 10:00am
Join us for the opening day celebration of the We are Water exhibit at Ignacio Community Library! Discover the water cycle with hands-on activities. Play with the exhibit games.
July 22nd, 2023 - 10:00am
Enjoy the interactive exhibit and extra hands-on activities on this final day at Zuni Pueblo.Location: 16 St. Anthony Dr., Zuni, New Mexico 87327
We are Water opening day flyer
May 13th, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us as we celebrate the We Are Water exhibit's opening day at Zuni Tribal Archives. Discover the water cycle with hands-on activities. Play with the exhibit games.
flute player
April 21st, 2023 - 6:00pm
Join us at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose CO as special guest Bobby Jimenez plays the flute and tells stories about the importance of water to indigenous peoples.
logo for Montrose Regional Library
April 16th, 2023 - 4:00pm
Local Knowledge and Water Security Mini-Film Festival.
invitation for open house
April 14th, 2023 - 3:00pm
Educators are invited to tour the hands-on We Are Water exhibit. Drop in to receive a goodie bag with teaching resources about water and storytelling. We'll have door prizes, a raffle and light refreshments.
logo for Montrose Regional Library
February 4th, 2023 - 12:00pm
Discover the water cycle with hands-on activities. Play with the exhibit games. Listen to stories about what water means to communities in the Southwest.
Logo for Pine River Library
January 18th, 2023 - 4:00pm
Hosted by Pine River Library with Power House Science Center. For more information, please visit: https://prlibrary.org/events/
We are Water Story Sharing Contest Icon
December 31st, 2022 - 12:00am
Have you participated in one of our stop-motion animation workshops? Are you interested in exploring new ways to share stories?
Logo for Pine River Library
November 4th, 2022 - 12:00am
November 2022: Join Pine River Library in Bayfield, CO for the We are Water Opening Day Celebration!
Navajo Nation Museum Film Fest Flyer
October 19th, 2022 - 3:00pm
Join We are Water and 
Concurso fotográfico de 2022 de Somos el Agua
October 6th, 2022 - 12:00am
Del 7 de septiembre al 6 de octubre, Somos el Agua está organizando un concurso fotográfico para exponer el agua y las comunidades en la Región de las Cuatro Esquinas.
Stop Motion Square Flyer
September 27th, 2022 - 1:00pm
In partnership with the 
Logos for Navajo n\Nation Library and Navajo Nation Museum
August 5th, 2022 - 4:00pm
From 4-6pm, join Navajo Nation Library and Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona for the We are Water Opening Day Celebration! 
Flyer that says "Free stop-motion storytelling activity"
June 22nd, 2022 - 11:00am
Learn how to make your own stop-motion animation video about water. The event will be led by Dr.
Flyer that says "New Mexico's Water Picture: Mini Film Festival & Speaker Panel"
June 14th, 2022 - 12:00am
Join the We are Water team and Western Water Associates to learn about water in New Mexico on June 14, 2022 at Aztec Public Library. This event will include screening of short New Mexico-focused water films and a speaker panel.
We are Water Opening Day Celebration at Aztec Public Library
May 6th, 2022 - 10:00am
May 6, 2022 from 10am - 1pm: Join Aztec Public Library for the We are Water Opening Day Celebration! Race your friends in an exciting water game. Play with water in a mini ecosystem. Create your own water story.
March 7th, 2022 - 12:00am
The We are Water traveling exhibition will be at the Lafayette Public Library from March 7, 2022 to April 24, 2022.
Exhibit Photo
February 7th, 2022 - 12:00am
Our traveling exhibition will be touring in the Four Corners region 2022 and 2023.
We are Water Logo
February 1st, 2022 - 12:00am
We are Water will train library hosts starting in February 2022! We are excited to partner with libraries on STEAM programs about water.     
Chili Pic
November 23rd, 2021 - 11:53am
At We are Water we celebrate the history of Indigenous communities in the Four Corners and their ties to water in the region.
Highway in New Mexico
November 14th, 2021 - 12:00am
We are on a Four Corners road trip for We are Water! We’re visiting the Blanding Public Library, Aztec Public Library and Pine River Public Library to see our friends and future sites for the traveling exhibit.
A moving truck with the traveling exhibition
September 24th, 2021 - 12:00am
We'll be posting the 2022-2023 tour schedule for the We are Water exhibition here. Come back to see which libraries and communities in the Four Corners will be hosting the exhibition and programs!
Colorado's Water Mini Film Fest
September 16th, 2021 - 6:00pm
Come join the We are Water team and Water Education Colorado to learn about water in Colorado on September 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Carbon Valley Regional Library. This event will
Entrance to Carbon Valley Regional Library
August 31st, 2021 - 12:00am
Our traveling exhibition for We are Water is coming! The first stop on the tour is Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone, Colorado.
families playing water education games in a library's patio at Carbon Valley Regional Library
August 7th, 2021 - 10:00am
On August 7, 2021 we hosted a water day celebration at Carbon Valley Regional Library. We had fun and games for kids and their families.
STEM FOR ALL save the date
May 11th, 2021 - 9:00am
SAVE THE DATES!  The #STEMvideohall opens May 11-18!  Come view 3-minute videos about STEM learning & teaching, interact with others, and vote for your favorites!
World Water Day Logo
March 22nd, 2021 - 12:01pm
We are Water will join libraries across the Four Corners Region in a regional celebration of World Water Day throughout the month of March.
We are Water Circle Logo
February 24th, 2021 - 2:00pm
World Water Day is March 22nd, but you can celebrate water all month long with STAR Net and CIRES Education & Outreach as we explore the extraordinary ways that water brings our communities together.
We are Water Circle Logo
January 19th, 2021 - 8:00pm
Join us to discuss The Secret Knowledge of Water by Craig Childs on January 19 at 8 pm MT. Continue discussing the book on the We are Water SW Facebook page.

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