2019 Rain Gardens to the Rescue Bus Tour
We will be meeting at the Samaritan Center located at 5555 Conner St. #2210 Detroit, MI 48213.
Rouge Burn Anniversary Celebration
A Commemoration Event The 50th Anniversary of the Rouge River Fire of 1969 Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Member Price*: $115.00 per... Read More →
Erb Family Foundation’s Transformational Sustained Financial Support Continues
PRESS RELEASE May 16, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation total Donations to Friends of the Rouge Exceeds $1... Read More →
Dead Fish in Rouge River a Natural Phenomenon
PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dead Fish in Rouge River a Natural Phenomenon Michigan Department of Natural Resources Response (PDF of Press... Read More →
Merriman Hollow Work Days
Join us one Saturday a month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help care for a native demonstration garden at the Merriman Hollow Recreation... Read More →
REP Artwork Contest Results
Every year we hold a student-designed artwork contest based on a theme. Winners are featured on posters distributed to each school participating in the Rouge... Read More →
Iron Belle Tree Plantings in Southwest Detroit
Featured photo (above): Greening of Detroit staff Melvyn Banks, Ayatallah el Amin, and Frank Anderson plant red oaks on the north side of Detroit’s Kemeny... Read More →
Why PARC Matters to Friends of the Rouge
PRESS RELEASE October 12, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Why PARC Matters to Friends of the Rouge Move to re-purposed facility in Plymouth enables nonprofit to... Read More →
Friends of the Rouge External Stakeholder and Advisor Survey Launched
PRESS RELEASE September 19, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friends of the Rouge External Stakeholder and Advisor Survey Launched Survey results will directly impact direction for... Read More →
Rouge River Water Trail: Logjams
We Need Your Help Logjams provide habitat for fish and wildlife and play a role in stabilizing banks (more info). For safe paddling, there are... Read More →
