Friends of the Rouge
650 Church Street Suite 209, Plymouth, MI 48170
EIN: 38-2672879
734-927-4900

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

Rouge Frog & Toad Survey Training

Training is offered every spring for those who would like to commit to surveying wetlands twice a month March through […]

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Bullfrog

The state’s largest frog, the bullfrog, can grow up to 8 in. long and live up to 10 years. These […]

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Green Frog

Green frogs are one of Michigan’s largest species, growing up to 6 in. long. They are widespread around the state […]

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Eastern Gray Treefrog

There are two species of tree frogs in southeast Michigan; eastern gray tree frogs and Cope’s gray tree frogs. Visually […]

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American Toad

The American toad is abundant all over the state and is the most commonly heard frog or toad species in […]

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Northern Leopard Frog

Once abundant throughout the state, northern leopard frog populations have been declining since the 1970s. The year 2001 may be […]

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Northern Spring Peeper

The spring peeper is Michigan’s smallest frog (0.75 – 1.38 in. long) but is also the loudest. Peepers are found […]

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Bird flying low over a river
Midland Chorus Frog

Sounds of the Midland Chorus Frog (on YouTube) Midland chorus frogs (formerly western chorus frog) are tiny frogs (0.75 – […]

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Bird flying low over a river
Wood Frog

Wood frogs are found in deciduous, mature forests and use temporary, shallow ponds for breeding activities. These frogs are medium […]

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Bird flying low over a river
Frog & Toad Survey Training Presentation

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Build a Better Future

You deserve a clean and healthy Rouge River for your loved ones to safely enjoy today and to leave to future generations. Show your commitment to restoring the Rouge River watershed ecosystem by becoming a member and friend today.

Volunteer

Volunteers (like you!) are the people who make it possible to restore and protect your Rouge River right here in southeast Michigan

Donate or Become a Member

Restore and protect the Rouge River ecosystem by becoming a member and friend today.

On Your Own

What you do in your yard can make a big difference to the health of the river and our whole ecosystem.