Indiana’s Monroe Lake Offering Earth Science Week Programs, Oct. 14-20

   10.01.12

Indiana’s Monroe Lake Offering Earth Science Week Programs, Oct. 14-20

Monroe Lake is recognizing National Earth Science Week with a special series of daily programs from Oct. 14 to 20.

Programs will be offered at Paynetown and Fairfax state recreation areas and at three libraries. The programs are:

  • Oct. 14, 1-5 p.m., “Cupcake Core Sampling,” at Paynetown SRA Activity Center, 4850 S. S.R. 446, Bloomington
  • Oct. 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m.,“The Mystery of Geodes,” at the Ellettsville Branch of Monroe County Public Library, 600 W. Temperance St., Ellettsville
  • Oct. 16, 7 p.m.,“Rocks Tell a Story: The Geology of Monroe Lake,” at Paynetown SRA Activity Center, 4850 S. S.R. 446, Bloomington
  • Oct. 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m., “Forming Fossils,” at Bedford Public Library, 1323 K St., Bedford
  • Oct. 18, 3:30-5:30 p.m., “Break It Down,” at Bedford Public Library, 1323 K St., Bedford
  • Oct. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., “It’s Not My Fault!” at Four Winds Resort in Fairfax SRA, 9301 Fairfax Road, Bloomington
  • Oct. 19, 7:30-9 p.m., “Star Gaze with the Astronomy Club,” on the beach at Paynetown SRA, 4850 S. S.R. 446, Bloomington
  • Oct. 20, 1-5 p.m., “Catching the Rain,” at Paynetown SRA Activity Center, 4850 S. S.R. 446, Bloomington

Additional details are available at dnr.IN.gov/parklake/2954.htm or by calling (812) 837-9967.

All library programs and the Oct. 16 program at Paynetown SRA are free. The remaining programs at Paynetown and the program at Fairfax SRA require an entrance fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 per out-of-state vehicle.

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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."

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