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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

CREATURE FEATURE – Opossum

Guess who helps fight tick borne disease? GET TO KNOWVirginia opossums Be kind to opossums. They are quiet, shy, intelligent […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Snapping Turtle

Why did the turtle cross the road? GET TO KNOW snapping turtles Why did the turtle cross the road — […]

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CREATURE FEATURE- Damselfly

Am I a dragonfly? Known for brilliant, jewel-toned colors, damselflies can easily be mistaken for their dragonfly “cousins.” In the […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Rainbow Darter

Can you find a rainbow in the river? GET TO KNOW rainbow darters If you see a small, bright flash […]

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Keep Butterflies in Mind When Planning Your Garden

For most gardeners, each year’s garden is a new adventure – a chance to improve, expand or just reimagine your […]

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Species of Fish Found in the Rouge River

We have identified 65 species of fish in the Rouge River, 55 native and 9 non-native. Press on the Species […]

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Build a Better Future

You deserve a clean and healthy Rouge River for your loved ones to safely enjoy today and to leave to future generations. Show your commitment to restoring the Rouge River watershed ecosystem by becoming a member and friend today.

Volunteer

Volunteers (like you!) are the people who make it possible to restore and protect your Rouge River right here in southeast Michigan

Donate or Become a Member

Restore and protect the Rouge River ecosystem by becoming a member and friend today.

On Your Own

What you do in your yard can make a big difference to the health of the river and our whole ecosystem.