2021 Fall Paddle Trip on the Lower Rouge River Water Trail
On Saturday, October 23, Friends of the Rouge hosted its Fall Paddle Trip on a stretch of the Lower Rouge River Water Trail in Dearborn.... Read More →
FLORA FEATURE – Autumn Glory
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) – photo: David Ohmer CC-BY-2.0 GET TO KNOWThe American Sugar Maple Once again, the beautiful fall color season is upon us.... Read More →
Join a Garden Pocket Party!
You can be a part of the transformation of an empty lot in Detroit’s south side to a vibrant green space! Experience the “Instagram-worthy” park... Read More →
Rouge Rundown – October 6, 2021
October 6, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Master Rain Gardener—Apply by Oct. 11 for Discounted Registration Rate This October, you have two opportunities to train... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Wild Beauty
American mink (Neovison vison) – by Konrad Kuiper -CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 GET TO KNOW American Mink Born wild and free, American mink are both utterly fierce and... Read More →
COVID-19 Update Fall 2021
October 7, 2021 Important update regarding our COVID-19 response VIEW THE March 13, 2020 COVID-19 Post HERE Dear Friends, In accordance with guidelines from local,... Read More →
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 →
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 →