Friends, you are invited to a free event to celebrate YOU at an outdoor member and volunteer appreciation picnic and annual meeting!
Who: Volunteers, members, community partners, Friends, and award recipients. This event is family friendly, there is a playground adjacent to the pavilion.
What: Celebrate with Friends: Awards Ceremony & Gathering on the Rouge
When: Wednesday, June 10, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
6:00 pm – light picnic and interactive Friends of the Rouge tents
6:30 pm – welcome with Executive Director, Ashley Flintoff
6:40 pm – Best Friend of the Rouge Awards
7:10 pm – honoring volunteers and Friends with Director of Development Andrew Berg
7:20 pm – annual meeting
7:30 pm – closing remarks
Where: Warrendale Park picnic shelter
Parking: available on-site
Dress: summer picnic casual
This event is free with registration!
Vegetarian/vegan options will be provided to those who register.
Register by June 4th
Questions? 734-927-4900 or friends@therouge.org
2026 Best Friend of the Rouge Award Recipients
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud
Mike McNulty
Detroit Councilmember Gabriela Santiago-Romero
Vicki Schroeder
Julie Rose Frentrup Outstanding Volunteer Award
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