FLORA FEATURE: Celebrating a New Year in the Winter Garden
American goldfinch on a snow covered sunflower head – public domain Finding Joy and Beauty in Winter’s Cold On a cold, wintry day – when... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Why the Hate?
Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) – photo by Gilles Gonthier CC-BY-2.0 GET TO KNOWEastern chipmunks As well-known and beloved cartoon characters, “The Chipmunks” (think “Alvin”) have... Read More →
FLORA FEATURE: Wintertime Sustenance for Wildlife
GET TO KNOWMichigan Native Sumac Shrubs Sumac shrubs, well-known for their brilliant fall colors, also serve as a wintertime superfood for wildlife. The large and... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE: Little River “cats”
Stonecat catfish (Noturus flavus) – photo by Robert Muller GET TO KNOWMadtoms The Rouge River watershed is home to a couple of crazy cats –... Read More →
FLORA FEATURE – Autumn Glory
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) – photo: David Ohmer CC-BY-2.0 GET TO KNOWThe American Sugar Maple Once again, the beautiful fall color season is upon us.... Read More →
Fall Rain Garden Workdays (Nov.)
Now that the rain garden planting season has come to a close, now it is time to mulch! Meet new friends and get a decent... Read More →
Run for the Rouge!
Run or donate for the Detroit Free Press Marathon and help the Rouge River watershed. Runners, Walkers, Shufflers of Detroit – are YOU READY? The... Read More →
Join a Garden Pocket Party!
You can be a part of the transformation of an empty lot in Detroit’s south side to a vibrant green space! Experience the “Instagram-worthy” park... Read More →
Rouge Rundown – October 6, 2021
October 6, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Master Rain Gardener—Apply by Oct. 11 for Discounted Registration Rate This October, you have two opportunities to train... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Wild Beauty
American mink (Neovison vison) – by Konrad Kuiper -CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 GET TO KNOW American Mink Born wild and free, American mink are both utterly fierce and... Read More →
