Restoration Program Volunteer Opportunities
So Many Ways to Rescue the Rouge!
This year, we are holding fantastic restoration activities to help rescue our Rouge River, and there is something for everyone! If you want to help create natural habitats, cool down urban temperatures, reduce flooding, clean up some pollution, or protect our remaining native areas, we have a project for you!
We will be leading projects to plant native trees along the river, plant urban trees, create rain and pollinator gardens, clean up litter, and remove invasive species.
No experience is needed. Work side-by-side with our staff on exciting, hands-on projects. We supply the tools, the materials, and the know-how, while you supply the fun and enthusiasm. So, stay tuned, and check often. All new projects will be posted on our website. Explore the events, find your passion, and sign up TODAY!
Friends of the Rouge now requires volunteer teams to pay a materials fee to support the costs of your impact experience. This fee covers event coordination, tools, materials, and on-the-ground education and support.
| Team Size | Materials Fee |
| 5-19 Volunteers | $250 |
| 20 or more Volunteers | $500 |
Please let us know if this is a barrier to your engagement.
Schools, scout teams, houses of worship, small nonprofits, and community club groups are excluded from this requirement.
