FOTR Invasive Species Series
Learn about the impact of invasive flora and fauna on the Rouge River ecosystem. This video series was produced by The Paddle with funding from... Read More →
Invasive Species in the Rouge
Friends of the Rouge promotes collaborative efforts across the 48 Rouge communities to improve habitat quality. Part of that effort includes responsible management of invasive... Read More →
Aquatic Invasive Plant Monitoring Intern
Posted March 10, 2022 Position Background FOTR seeks an intern interested in expanding their knowledge and experience of the environmental restoration and management or related... Read More →
White Snow, Green Leaves: Identify Your Invasive Shrubs
At your home, the ground may still be white from the snow, but the leaves are green on most invasive shrubs. Now is the perfect... Read More →
Take Action-Aquatic Invasives
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers: Do Your Part Do you boat or fish? You can unwittingly be responsible for the spread of invasive species that hitchhike on... Read More →
Take Action—Invasive Plants
Press the images below to find out how to take action! Plant Habitat! Plant habitat by adding more diversity to your home landscape! In addition... Read More →
Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams is a master’s student in the Department of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. This summer she is the Watershed Assessment... Read More →
Rouge Rescue Backyard Fair & Native Plant Sale
Join Friends of the Rouge for this exciting inaugural family-friendly event at Beechwoods Park in Southfield on Sunday 5/22 from 1pm to 5pm. ALERT: CONSTRUCTION... Read More →
So Many Ways to Rescue the Rouge
Volunteer today and Keep a Fish Alive! This is YOUR chance to keep a fish alive! By volunteering your time for one of our many... Read More →
Current Volunteer Restoration Opportunities
So Many Ways to Rescue the Rouge! This year, we are sponsoring fantastic restoration activities to help rescue our Rouge River, and there is something... Read More →
