“Dry Dock” Pop-ups! Bringing the River Experience to Shore!
Friends of the Rouge and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan have joined forces again to bring a river experience to an event near you!... Read More →
your kindness gives you a chance to Cruise
Will you make a gift today to bring clean water home to your Rouge River? A clean, pure Michigan should not be a four-hour drive... Read More →
2022 FOTR & Outdoor Afro Paddle Trip
Over two dozen paddlers met this past weekend for the Friends of the Rouge Outdoor Afro Paddle Trip in Dearborn. Outdoor Afro hosts events that bring people of color... Read More →
2022 End of Winter Paddle
Friends of the Rouge hosted its first End of Winter Paddle Trip on Saturday, March 26th after being rescheduled due to rain from the 19th.... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Woody Debris Workday – Saturday, July 24
Friends of the Rouge sends a huge thanks to its Woody Debris Warriors! A small team of volunteers committed to establishing the Lower Rouge Water... Read More →
Dry Dock Pop Up – Westland Farmers Market July 2021
Thank you to all who helped make the Friends of the Rouge Dry Dock Pop Up at the Westland Farmers Market Kids Day on July... Read More →