Your Rouge, Your Story
We all have a story to tell; why we are passionate about the Rouge River, how we got involved with FOTR… Share Yours Today! Past... Read More →
2021 Industrial Paddle Trip
Friends of the Rouge hosted its annual Industrial Paddle Trip on Saturday, September 18. Riverside Kayak Connection led the annual kayak and canoe trip from Melvindale’s Kessey... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – The Trouble With Worms
Asian Jumping Worm with smooth, (Identifiable by the light colored clitellum band) – photo by Donald Drife GET TO KNOWCommon European Earthworms & the New... Read More →
Logjam Opening Workshop
CALLING ALL LANDSCAPING & FORESTRY CONTRACTORS! DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS! FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE WILL PRESENT THE BASICS OF CLEARING AND... Read More →
Get Your Hands Dirty Planting Rain Gardens! (Sept/Oct 2021)
Sept 1 – Oct 8: Individual Work Sessions – Wed-Sat – morning or afternoon sessions This fall, make a difference for your Rouge River by... Read More →
Southfield Beech Woods Park – Sign-up to Plant a Rain Garden!
This fall, make a difference for your Rouge River by planting a rain garden! With projects throughout September in Plymouth and Southfield planting over 10,000... Read More →
Gordie Howe International Bridge Murals
The newest gem on the Lower Rouge Water Trail is seen when entering the Detroit River from the mouth of the Rouge. The twin bridge murals can... Read More →
Rouge Cruise Fun in 2021!
Thanks to all the who shared a beautiful evening cruising the Rouge with Friends! What a treat to experience this one-of-a-kind working river, in-person together!... Read More →
River Science Fundraiser for Students
You raised $1,942.85 for student river science during the Back-to-School Challenge! Thanks to your caring gifts, 40 students will gain the once-in-a-lifetime experience of putting... Read More →
Teachers Had a Great Time at REP Training Program
Area teachers enjoyed a fun and challenging outdoor training program as part of FOTR’s Rouge Education Project (REP). This year’s REP kicked-off with trainings for... Read More →
