RainScaping in Southeast Michigan – Get on the Map!
Do you have a rain garden, rain barrel, pollinator garden, newly planted tree, or other RainScaping project? Share your project on the map! If you... Read More →
Sacred Grounds
Sacred Grounds™ is a National Wildlife Federation (NWF) program that recognizes congregations, houses of worship, and faith communities who both create wildlife habitat and actively... Read More →
The Rain Garden Ripple Effect
Saturday, August 5th 10:15 am to 1:00 pm Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 We are currently at capacity for... Read More →
Home Composting
The calendar says it’s now officially spring, and here in the Rouge River watershed area we’re having some warm, sunny days enticing us outside. You... Read More →
Merriman Hollow Work Days
Join us one Saturday a month from April through October each year, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help care for the award-winning native demonstration... Read More →
Plan For Your Spring Landscape
Now is the Time to Plan for Your Landscape! Spring is in full bloom in southern states, but the temperature in Michigan is usually still... Read More →
Sara Steenbergh
Sara joined Friends of the Rouge in 2023 as the Restoration Landscape Architect. In this role, she leads the design team in initiatives that knit... Read More →
Show Your Love for Clean Water with Better Lawn Care Knowledge!
Do you ❤️ Clean Water? This time of year, do you notice a lot of high-pressure ads telling you what products you have to use... Read More →
New Year’s Resolutions in Your Yard For Clean Water
Have you ever thought about making some resolutions for your yard? Here are New Year’s Resolutions you can make to keep your Rouge River healthy!... Read More →
DE-ICERS: Reduce your Use!
Winter is here once again and with that, a lot of ice and SALT. When using salt and other de-icers, we want to keep in... Read More →