Friends gathered for a free event to celebrate YOU at a member and volunteer appreciation picnic and annual meeting!
Volunteers, members, community partners, Friends, and award recipients gathered for this family friendly event.
Guests enjoyed a light picnic, heard updates from Executive Director Ashley Flintoff, and Director of Development, Andrew Berg, shared some warm remarks honoring YOU, our members and volunteers!
2026 Best Friend of the Rouge Award Recipients were honored for their dedication and commitment to your River. The 2026 recipients were:
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud
Mike McNulty
Detroit Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero
Vicki Schroeder – Julie Rose Frentrup Outstanding Volunteer Award
This free event is just one way for us to celebrate you and all you do for your hometown River. Thank you for you heart and friendship!
We look forward to celebrating with you again next year!
Questions? 734-927-4900 or friends@therouge.org


















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