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Eco Learning Lab Gives Fairgoers Chance to Get Their Hands Dirty

By KPBS News, Kris Arciaga / Video Journalist

Published July 3, 2017 at 1:55 PM PDT

This story was published more than 7 years ago.

San Diego County Fair Offers Tour Of The Eco Learning Lab

Visitors to this year's San Diego County Fair at Del Mar had an opportunity to learn about sustainability at the Eco Learning Lab.

The lab is housed in an old shipping container and is sponsored by the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Exhibits focus on topics such as sustainable living, greywater systems, succulent gardens and composting, which are designed to educate the public.

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Kris Arciaga

Kris Arciaga previously worked as a KPBS video journalist, where he worked with a team of news producers and reporters to shoot and edit news packages used in KPBS Evening Edition. Kris began his professional career volunteering at KOCT in Oceanside where he received training in all areas of production and news gathering. As a news photographer at KUSI and Fox 6 San Diego, he learned techniques to help hone his craft of visual storytelling. Kris graduated with a BA in visual arts from Cal State San Marcos with a focus on film and television. Outside of news gathering, he enjoys surfing, live music and discovering new restaurants.

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