FLORA FEATURE – All-Star Host for Pollinators
American Pussy willow (Salix discolor) with pollen – photo by Liz West CC-BY-2.0 GET TO KNOW American Pussy Willow The pussy willow, with its soft... Read More →
100 Trees for Dearborn’s South End
100 trees are available to be planted in front yards for residents of Dearborn’s South End community, thanks to the generous support of Cleveland-Cliffs and... Read More →
STREAM Girls Coming to the Rouge River!
Friends of the Rouge is excited to partner with Trout Unlimited to bring the STREAM Girls program to Rouge River Watershed! STREAM Girls provides outdoor educational opportunities... Read More →
Rouge Rundown Mar 24, 2021
March 24, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Shipped to your Door Plant Kit Order Deadline on 3/29 Looking to up your gardening game this spring?... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – A Fine Coat of Many Colors
Male wood duck (Aix sponsa) in full color – photo by Mike’s Birds CC-BY-SA-2.0 GET TO KNOW Wood Ducks Admired by artists, photographers, and nature... Read More →
2021 Earth Day Events
It’s the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! Celebrate with us by helping out at a local cleanup event or joining a virtual webinar! Merriman Hollow... Read More →
Explore the Rouge: Virtual River Education for Home, School and Lifelong Learners!
Looking for at-home or at-school learning activities? Become a Rouge River Detective and explore local environmental issues in your community while working to solve them! ... Read More →
Rouge Rundown Mar 10, 2021
March 10, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Paid Internship Position: Invasive Aquatic Plant Monitor Friends of the Rouge is seeking applications for a 2021 paid... Read More →
Earth Day: Rain Gardens 101—Get Your Lawn a Job!
Protect your home against flooding AND help birds, bees, and butterflies with a RAIN GARDEN! Get oriented and get going through the FREE livestream lunch... Read More →
Rain Barrels 101
Interested in a rain barrel, but want to learn more before you leap? Join Friends of the Rouge for Rain Barrels 101 on Wednesday, April... Read More →
