Monroe Lake Naturalist to Lead Indiana Wildflower Hike, April 12

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 04.01.13

A guided hike at Monroe Lake on April 12 will showcase wildflowers in the Salt Creek valley and surrounding hillsides.

The free hike will be led by Monroe Lake naturalist Jill Vance. The hike is limited to 14 people. Registration is required by April 10 to the Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967 or jvance@dnr.IN.gov (include a phone number).

Participants will meet at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Army Corps of Engineers Office, 1620 E. Monroe Dam Court in Bloomington. There will be a short drive to the starting point in the Salt Creek State Recreation Area. The hike will end at 7:30 p.m.

Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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."