![Water Treatment Plant Tour 9/08 @10AM](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1b30b76f-300a-4ad5-b6d5-2d8404674938/water-plant-tour-10.png)
![Water Treatment Plant Tour 9/08 @12PM](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/da928d17-70bf-4237-96c6-356f6390710e/water-plant-tour-12.png)
![Pontoon Ride for Lake Monroe Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/76688c02-7aa3-4fb8-81cc-60a363ab92cd/2024+LMD+Pontoon+Girl.png)
![Trail 19 Hike with FLM and Sierra Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1713470181865-2UVO2CIWN5IU7P30GR9U/image-asset.jpeg)
Trail 19 Hike with FLM and Sierra Club
Join Friends of Lake Monroe and Sierra Club for a hike on Trail 19 in Hoosier National Forest.
![Lake Monroe Day Celebration Featuring Busman's Holiday](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/455a2bd6-32cd-4923-8e5e-68ef36bb0765/2024+Lake+Monroe+Day+Social+Media+%281%29.png)
Lake Monroe Day Celebration Featuring Busman's Holiday
Enjoy wonderful music from Busman’s Holiday, heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and a chance to mingle with other lake supporters.
![September Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1706897112136-0ZSLX4LFS8K7NJJLXQI5/flm_trash5.jpeg)
September Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
![Water Treatment Plant Tour 10/06 @12PM](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1cadc3ef-c032-4f70-9c80-bca1f9b0cb3b/Drinking+Water+Tour+2024+Oct+6+12.png)
![Water Treatment Plant Tour 10/06 @2:00PM](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1721333335027-NWT5GQB25VBQ2NOGN74Q/Drinking+Water+Tour+2024+Oct+6+2pm.png)
![60th Anniversary Shoreline Cleanup October 13](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/16f81aca-5f8f-47be-8d94-e6ecf1e0a048/img_2888.jpeg)
60th Anniversary Shoreline Cleanup October 13
Join us for a special cleanup event in celebration of Lake Monroe’s 60th anniversary.
![PINE GROVE PADDLE](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/7ab74d49-9d2e-41f6-8d33-7950ee7c12bb/kayak_april-300x201.jpeg)
PINE GROVE PADDLE
Enjoy a guided paddle trip with Friends of Lake Monroe and DNR Naturalist Jill Vance.
![November Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1706897519186-WHCU7Y5A4261WECA2CEZ/FLM_shoreline_Nov2023.jpg)
November Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
![August Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/593189fe-f5a4-4530-962f-af32585cf069/flm_trash4.jpg)
August Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
![NEW PADDLER Sunset Paddle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/af9ef5cf-255a-4347-bb42-82623a943de9/birding-kayak1.jpeg)
NEW PADDLER Sunset Paddle
Never been on the lake? Here’s your chance t enjoy a guided sunset paddle trip.
![July Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/2f8e9657-0fbd-4cf9-81e0-1b438b4265fe/FLM-trash-June-2023-KeithBobay-CharlotteAmySalyers.jpg)
July Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
![Septic Maintenance 101 Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1716902990903-GSI8G498PRGY4GFDIOK3/Septic+101+2024+FB+Post.png)
Septic Maintenance 101 Workshop
Learn the basics of septic system maintenance and hear about our new septic voucher program for up to $100 off septic tank pumping.
![June Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693598866292-B1Y1KIEJUTT5C1BNSDN8/a3-e1652623672396.jpg)
June Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
![May Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/b1765dae-7aa0-4d64-ab8a-d2db00a115bc/FLM_trash3.jpg)
May Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
![Nebo Ridge Hike - FLM and Sierra Club](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1713469874683-V8K0IBOPC6YOX3SDKWYX/image-asset.jpeg)
Nebo Ridge Hike - FLM and Sierra Club
Join Friends of Lake Monroe and Sierra Club for a hike along Nebo Ridge in Hoosier National Forest.
![Soil Health Field Day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1713201733670-1NHZJRSTL92EYWAOOMWR/IMG_9830.jpg)
Soil Health Field Day
Learn from local producer Bill Duckworth how to rebuid soil health using no till planting and winter cover crops.
![Community Forum on Management of Hoosier National Forest](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/5a1552c8-5cfd-46e4-94d4-0e22ece7728a/317850850_444969754502661_5905981438711827632_n.jpeg)
Community Forum on Management of Hoosier National Forest
Ask your questions about forest management in Hoosier National Forest.
![April Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1696311202195-D08VNQYIPDTYJ5VXM575/flm_trash2.jpg)
April Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown
![Fireside Chat - protecting Water Quality in Brown County](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1699023078332-ZW78MDCYWVVVX5A7FQ3I/Fireside+Chat+12-04-23.png)
Fireside Chat - protecting Water Quality in Brown County
Join Friends of Lake Monroe, the Brown County Soil & Water Conservation District, and the Indiana University Environmental Resilience to learn about work that has been completed through FLM's Conservation Cost-Share Program along with other initiatives being spearheaded by the Brown County SWCD and future funding possibilities identified by the IU Environmental Resilience Institute.
![Cleanups November](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693598866292-B1Y1KIEJUTT5C1BNSDN8/a3-e1652623672396.jpg)
Cleanups November
Please join us Sunday, Nov 19, 2 pm at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446. Appropriate clothing for volunteers includes rugged shoes and gloves. The Friends of Lake Monroe will provide cleanup supplies. Kids under age 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Events will be limited to 10 volunteers.
![Our Wondrous Watershed](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1696517492387-ITFO7UAVM2K2HDOUNOJU/Paynetown1.jpeg)
Our Wondrous Watershed
“Paynetown” by Doug Waters
Friends of Lake Monroe is pleased to present Our Wondrous Watershed, a new photo exhibit featuring work by fourteen members of the Bloomington Photography Club. Photos in the exhibit were captured in the Lake Monroe watershed, an area spanning more than 440 square miles, reaching into five counties.
Our Wondrous Watershed opens Friday, November 3rd at the Brick Room Gallery, 107 N College Avenue, and will be open from 5 to 8 PM each Friday during the month of November.
![**RESCHEDULED** Conservation Across Generations - Field Day at Valley View Farms](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/21d81659-475d-41fa-91af-4980e1d74aa4/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_598278029_1773904453073_1_original.jpeg)
**RESCHEDULED** Conservation Across Generations - Field Day at Valley View Farms
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2024 DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY **
![SPECIAL October Cleanup](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/16f81aca-5f8f-47be-8d94-e6ecf1e0a048/img_2888.jpeg)
SPECIAL October Cleanup
Please join us Thursday, October 19, 3:00-5:00pm for a SPECIAL cleanup event. We are partnering with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, and several other organizations for a week of lake appreciation through service projects. Friends of Lake Monroe will host the Thursday afternoon cleanup at a new location – The Pointe Causeway over Sugar Creek.
![Cleanups September](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693597634935-8GG6AB9JDY8GQ4BRMEOT/flm_trash3.jpg)
Cleanups September
Please join us Thursday, Sept 21, 6 pm at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446. Appropriate clothing for volunteers includes rugged shoes and gloves. The Friends of Lake Monroe will provide cleanup supplies. Kids under age 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Events will be limited to 10 volunteers.
![Guided Pontoon Trip](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693599176024-5AYVHOY0OUMZF8GRR3GG/looking_south-to_saddle_creek_b3a1745-1920x1280.jpeg)
Guided Pontoon Trip
Join us for a pontoon trip. We’ll be joined by Jill Vance, IN DNR Naturalist for an interactive tour of Lake Monroe. This FLM member event is FREE and includes the use of PFDs - but is limited to 30. No experience necessary.
![Lake Monroe Day | Upland Celebration](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693597092720-W8Z4S1F4QV8K4R8O03K4/upland-celebration.png)
Lake Monroe Day | Upland Celebration
Join us for a celebration of Lake Monroe at Upland Wood Shop. This event is open to the public. We will provide light beverages and appetizers. Help us keep Lake Monroe drinkable, swimmable and fishable for generations to come.
![Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693596522407-C4WF26T24C0JDJHLNW8G/4+%281%29.png)
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour
Have you ever wondered where the water coming out of your kitchen faucet comes from? Join staff from the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) for a tour of the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. Learn about the treatment process that turns water from Lake Monroe into our drinking water and how that water is distributed to taps throughout Bloomington.
![Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693595628934-Y38BSOHDUUIWWBR5O5MT/6+%281%29.png)
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour
Have you ever wondered where the water coming out of your kitchen faucet comes from? Join staff from the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) for a tour of the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. Learn about the treatment process that turns water from Lake Monroe into our drinking water and how that water is distributed to taps throughout Bloomington.
![Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/14a1de5a-c2f9-4009-be1e-945bf0f026c3/5+%282%29.png)
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour
Have you ever wondered where the water coming out of your kitchen faucet comes from? Join staff from the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) for a tour of the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. Learn about the treatment process that turns water from Lake Monroe into our drinking water and how that water is distributed to taps throughout Bloomington.
![Kayak Trip](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693595199304-9NUFFOMI99HIIS6VQ46I/kayak_june.jpg)
Kayak Trip
Join Friends of Lake Monroe for another Paddle! This FLM member event is FREE and includes the use of boats, paddles, and PFDs for those who need them – but is limited to 12. No experience necessary.
![Guided Hike](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693540652019-BUJYSVF927CBPN7VOFJQ/guided-hike-september-14.png)
Guided Hike
Join us on Thursday, September 14, from 3-5 pm for a summer hike on the new trail system at Fairfax SRA. Meet at the Bayview Shelter across from Inn of the Fourwinds. Bring water and appropriate footwear for this relatively easy 2-3 mile hike. If you’d like to extend your activities, bring a swimsuit and we’ll go for an afternoon swim!
![Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup May](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693600470550-64JRLR1AZE0VI168VU5K/flm_trash2+%281%29.jpg)
Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup May
Please join us Thursday, May 25, 6 pm at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446. Appropriate clothing for volunteers includes rugged shoes and gloves. The Friends of Lake Monroe will provide cleanup supplies. Kids under age 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Events will be limited to 10 volunteers.
![Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup April](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693599995651-5UBNMZKIIKD4A92YM6T0/trash-cleanup3.jpg)
Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup April
Please join us Thursday, Sept 21, 6 pm at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446. Appropriate clothing for volunteers includes rugged shoes and gloves. The Friends of Lake Monroe will provide cleanup supplies.
![Friends of Lake Monroe April Hike](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1693599807247-KVCA8N7KE1X0V68WSRIR/flm-april.png)
Friends of Lake Monroe April Hike
Join us on Sunday, April 23, from 10am-Noon for a Spring wildflower hike on the new trail system at Fairfax SRA. Meet at the Bayview Shelter across from Inn of the Fourwinds. We hope to be joined by IDNR naturalist, Jill Vance.
![Yellowwood Hike](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1696312429769-FXJ1VITGAGLN9O9AGFY1/img_8920-scaled.jpg)
Yellowwood Hike
Did you know that Yellowwood State Forest drains into Lake Monroe via North Fork Salt Creek? Join the Friends of Lake Monroe on Sunday, October 30th, from 1:00 to 4:00
![Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup November](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1696311202195-D08VNQYIPDTYJ5VXM575/flm_trash2.jpg)
Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup November
Please join us for our LAST monthly shoreline cleanup of 2022 on Sunday November 13 at 2:00PM at the Paynetown State Recreation Area on State Road 446.
![Watershed Summit](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/1696312279311-U6PGVG12OGBRTEHS4ORV/watershed-summit-website-banner.jpg)
Watershed Summit
We are hosting the Watershed Summit this fall for local elected officials and community decision-makers in the watershed. We are hoping to integrate goals, plans, and actions across the many.
![Alternative Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup October](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e649486005446be0b983e9/c43417aa-0c4b-46a8-9eaa-749b4eefbcb6/shoreline_cleanup_annual.png)
Alternative Adopt-A-Shoreline Cleanup October
Our regular monthly Shoreline Cleanup is canceled and members are encouraged to participate in the larger Annual Lake Monroe Cleanup hosted by DNR.