“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 →
Friends Funded for Phase 2 of Lower Rouge Trailhead
Friends of the Rouge was awarded $10,000 (Canadian) to support the completion of construction documents and permitting for the Fort Street Bridge Park Multi-purpose trailhead... 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 →
Iron Belle Trail Gateway Feature Rises In Detroit
The Downriver Linked Greenways and Iron Belle Trail Gateway Feature recently rose from the concrete in the shadow of Fort Street Bridge Park in Southwest... Read More →
New Businesses Opening on the Rouge Gateway Greenway in Dearborn
Photo from the Press & Guide article | By DAVE HERNDON A group of local developers is planning a series of restaurants and a co-working space at... 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 →
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 →
Thank You Logjam Volunteers!
Friends of the Rouge sends a huge thanks to its Woody Debris Warriors! A committed team of volunteers worked to open logjams on the Lower... 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 →