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Story ideas

Eco Experience will be back at the 2022 State Fair: Aug. 25 - Sept. 5

Photos

MPCA's online gallery of the exhibit space over the years.

News outlets

For story ideas and information, media contacts should go to MPCA's Stephen Mikkelson (218-316-3887 or 800-657-3864 Minnesota toll free).

Losing ice: See and touch the 9-ton block of ice

Ice is nice

A 9-ton block of ice — how cool is that!? Come feel the coolness of the ice at the Eco Experience. See it melting throughout the State Fair and learn about climate change’s effects on lake ice in Minnesota.
Nature Play Area at the Eco Experience

Nature adventure play

Learn ways to create nature adventure play areas in your yard. A FREE outdoor space where you can take time to watch your kids explore and unwind from the craziness of the fair.
Food demo by Lachelle Cunningham (Chelle's Kitchen) at the 2019 Eco Experience

Healthy local food

Renewing the Countryside presents "Artisan Grains of Minnesota," a food story that winds its way from local farms to consumers. Cooking demos and food samples.