Matthew Bertrand

Become a Master Rain Gardener

Protect your home against flooding & help bees, birds, & butterflies with a RAIN garden! Partners across southeast Michigan are pleased to announce details for...

I’m Ready for a Rain Garden!

Congratulations! You’ve made a great choice. Pick your path below, and begin your journey. RAIN GARDEN STEPS FOR SUCCESS Educate Yourself Envision/Design Your Garden Dig...

Fall Native Plant Market

You’re invited to Keep Growing Detroit and Friends of the Rouge’s Fall Native Plant Market! Date/Time: Sat. 10/1 from 10am-1pm Rain date on Sun. 10/2...

Rouge Rundown – July 27, 2022

July 27, 2022ROUGE RUNDOWN Rain Gardens 101: Thursday 7/28 @ Noon Protect your home against flooding AND help birds, bees, and butterflies with a...

Beware of Invasive Frog-bit

In continuation of a project with Oakland County’s Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (OC CISMA) begun in 2020, FOTR’s Education and Monitoring Assistant Samantha Davis...

SHOCKING New Way to Survey for Fish

This summer, FOTR has been learning a new method of surveying for fish – electroshocking! This is the industry standard for most fish biologists. Thanks...

Rain Gardens 101—Get Your Lawn a Job! Thu 7/28 Lunch & Learn

You’re invited to attend a free virtual Lunch & Learn on Thursday 7/28 @ Noon. Bring your lunch and join Rain Gardens 101: Get Your...

Getting Rain Barrels to Residents

Last Friday, we held our Rain Barrel Happy Hour Workshop, getting drinks for lawns and gardens across Detroit with free rainwater. We thank all those...

Student Research and Sediment Highlighted at State of the Strait Conference

On May 11, the State of the Strait, a binational conference that highlights research on both sides of the Detroit River, gave students an opportunity...

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...