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 →
Rouge Rundown August 26, 2021
August 25, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Sailing into the Sunset with Friends: 2021 Rouge Cruise! Thanks to all the who shared a beautiful evening... Read More →
FLORA FEATURE – The Street Life
Trees on Main Street in Plymouth – FOTR GET TO KNOWUrban Street Trees The Rouge River watershed encompasses 467 square miles of land across 48... Read More →
Live Event – Tell Your River Story!
The stories we tell are important! Do you have a story to tell about the Rouge River or the Detroit River? Did you grow up... Read More →
New Rain Gardens for Detroit
This year eight Detroiters will receive a front-yard rain garden to increase butterfly habitat and reduce flooding! The new rain garden owners are recent graduates... Read More →
Rouge Rundown August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Last Call: Pre-order Deadline is TODAY 8/11 for native plants or rain barrels! Don't miss out! Pre-order TODAY... Read More →
Rouge Rundown July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN STREAM Girls Certified at Inkster Park On July 15, eight (8) girls from Inkster's Camp Inspire learned how... Read More →
Black to the Land Coalition – Browns & Blacks In Kayaks 2021
On Sunday, July 18, 2021, Friends of the Rouge was thrilled to attend the Browns & Blacks In Kayaks paddling event. Black and Brown families... Read More →