Friends of the Rouge
650 Church Street Suite 209, Plymouth, MI 48170
EIN: 38-2672879
734-927-4900

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

Saturday, April 18th, 12-4pm @ Canton DPW

2024 Sale brought to you by:

Rain Catchers Collective

Canton DPW is located at 4847 S Sheldon Rd, Canton 48188, south of Michigan Ave. This location has handicap accessible parking spaces, a wheelchair accessible entrance to restrooms and wheelchair accessible parking lot where the sale will be taking place. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jackie Heikkila, (734) 927-4906.

Shop Same-Day Plant Sale: 12-4pm

Shop SAME-DAY native plants from Designs by Nature, LLC.
Pick up plant plugs, quarts and 1-3 gallon pots of unique, native flowers, grasses and shrubs perfect for your yard. Plant experts will be on-hand to answer any of your questions! Cards and cash accepted.

Friends of the Rouge Members can use their 10% discount on same-day sales! Stop by the membership table to sign up if you’re not already a member. Your membership supports the great work Friends of the Rouge does all year-long.

For Mother & Mother Earth

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th, need a gift idea? Why waste money on a flower bouquet that will wilt after a week, when you can buy beautiful native plants that will last a lifetime AND support backyard wildlife!

Pick Up Rain Barrel, Composter and Native Plant: 12-4pm

Pick up your pre-ordered rain barrels, rain barrel kits, stands, diverters and composters starting at noon! (Sorry, no same day purchases of rain barrels or composters available).

Pick up your pre-ordered native plant 38-cell flats and native plant kits starting at noon! (LIMITED same day purchases of flats or kits may be available).

Pick up a copy of Let’s Build a Rain Garden by Sally Wenczel!

The environmental children’s book for adults too!


West Bloomfield author Sally Wenczel wants to take you on a journey into a rain garden! Sally is a Master Rain Gardener and is BIG on native plants and encouraging neighbors to do the same. Through her very own illustrations and writing, she brings her audience to a keen awareness of the impact storms and pollutants are having on our waterways. A runoff area is transformed into a beautiful garden, populated by rich foliage, colorful flowers and creatures like her friendly bee and hummingbird. Folks of all ages will enjoy flipping through the fun, colorful pages and learn along the way! A great addition to ANY personal book collection, classroom, library or community Little Free Library box.

Stop by to meet the author herself and get a copy on her book. Sally also offers her book reading followed by a deeper dive into Great Lakes Region native plants, green infrastructure and stormwater management- chat with Sally to speak at your meeting or event!

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