Lake Monroe Day 2026 - Ten Year Anniversary
Celebrate 10 years of Friends of Lake Monroe at Lake Monroe Day on Sunday, September 13 at The Fields Clubhouse featuring live music from Frank Jones and the Undertones.
October 11 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
November 8 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
Water Treatment Plant Tour 12PM
Tour the Drinking Water Treatment Plant and learn how water from Lake Monroe becomes our tap water.
Water Treatment Plant Tour 10AM
Tour the Drinking Water Treatment Plant and learn how water from Lake Monroe becomes our tap water.
September 8 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
Free Kayak Trip for New Paddlers
New to paddling? Join us for a FREE kayak trip on Saturday August 29.
August 11 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
Science Cruise August 6
Join us on Thursday August 6 for an evening pontoon cruise on Lake Monroe. We will depart from Two Herons Marina at Cutright State Recreation Area at 5:30 for a 75-minute cruise focused on volunteer water quality monitoring. Learn how to use a secchi disk, explore how water temperature changes with depth, and examine aquatic microorganisms under a microscope.
Not sure about the science part? Just sit back and enjoy the ride! Bring a chair and a beverage. Families are welcome (all children must be closely supervised). Lifejackets will be provided. Seating is limited so register today!
July 14 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
June 16 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
May 12 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
April 12 Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown
Friends Folks Fest
Join us for a free family-friendly afternoon of live local acoustic music!
November Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown (Sunday)
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
October Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
Forestry Field Day
Join us to learn about forest stewardship from landowners Mary Madore and Michael May.
Lake Monroe Day
Celebrate Lake Monroe Day and show your support for Friends of Lake Monroe! Enjoy live music from King Bee and the Stingers, heavy appetizers, a cash bar, a wine pull, and updates on the work we do to protect our beloved lake.
NEW PADDLER KAYAK TRIP - September SUNSET
Never been on the lake? Here’s your chance to enjoy a guided sunset paddle trip.
September Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
Septic System 101
Join us for a one-hour workshop on septic system care featuring Whitney Kovener from the Jackson County Health Department. Come with questions!
August Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
NEW PADDLER KAYAK TRIP
Never been on the lake? Here’s your chance to enjoy a guided paddle trip.
July Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
Lake Monroe Watershed Tour 2025
Join us for a tour of the Lake Monroe Watershed on Saturday June 21st!
June Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
May Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
April Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
Get It Done With a Drone - Cover Crop Field Day
Join us at the Seymour High School Ag Science Facility to learn how to use drones to plant cover crops into standing corn or soybeans.
Got Erosion? Get a HUAP! Livestock Field Day
Join us to tour Dean Manuel's farm in Brown County and learn about the soil & water conservation practices he has put in place including a heavy use area pad (HUAP) for his cattle.
November Shoreline Cleanup at Paynetown
Join us for our monthly adopt-a-shoreline cleanup at Paynetown.
PINE GROVE PADDLE
Enjoy a guided paddle trip with Friends of Lake Monroe and DNR Naturalist Jill Vance.