Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.

Never been on the lake? Here’s your chance t enjoy a guided sunset paddle trip.

Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.

Learn the basics of septic system maintenance and hear about our new septic voucher program for up to $100 off septic tank pumping.

Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.

Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.

Join Friends of Lake Monroe and Sierra Club for a hike along Nebo Ridge in Hoosier National Forest.

Learn from local producer Bill Duckworth how to rebuid soil health using no till planting and winter cover crops.

Ask your questions about forest management in Hoosier National Forest.

Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown

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.

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.

“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.

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2024 DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY **

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

Our regular monthly Shoreline Cleanup is canceled and members are encouraged to participate in the larger Annual Lake Monroe Cleanup hosted by DNR.