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

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Aug
8

Summer Magic Paddle Trip & Health Fair presented by the Inkster Task Force

Location

Venoy Dorsey Boat Launch
, Westland, MI

Site Coordinator

Herman Jenkins, Trails Manager

hjenkins@therouge.org

Description

The Inkster Summer Magic Paddle Trip & Health Fair presented by the Inkster Task Force is on Saturday August 8 from 9:30am-1pm. Join us as we paddle from Venoy Dorsey Park to Colonial Park.

This event will also feature a Health Fair at Colonial park from 11am-1:30pm. Experience the Friends of the Rouge Dry Dock Pop up along with tabling from other partnering organizations.

There is a $50 boat rental fee that includes shuttle service. We will meet at Colonial Park, and get shuttled to our launch site at Venoy Dorsey boat launch. There is a $15 service charge if you are bringing your own boat. Health Fair admission is free.

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