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

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

Events

Aug
12
Claude Allison Rain Garden August Spruce Up
  • Restoration
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Claude Allison Park ...

Join your Friends at Claude Allison Park for the monthly spruce-ups of the beautiful rain gardens filled with native plants! […]

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Aug
13
Heart of the Rouge: Our Ruby Anniversary
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Rouge Park - Sorense...

Tickets are required for this event and go on sale June 13 You are invited to celebrate your hometown River […]

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Aug
21
Fort Street Bridge Park Perennial Planting
  • Restoration
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Fort Street Bridge P...

Join Friends of the Rouge to plant perennials at Fort Street Bridge Park in Detroit, MI! Majorly funded by Downriver […]

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Aug
22
Industrial Paddle Trip – August 2026
  • Recreational
  • 9:30am - 1:00pm
  • Fort Street Bridge P...

Paddle part of the Industrial Channel of the Rouge River beginning at Fort Street Bridge Park and ending at Belanger […]

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Join In!

Here is the Friends of the Rouge Calendar of Events. We hope you join us for any or all!

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

Volunteer opportunities

Donate or Become a Member

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

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On Your Own

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

What You Can Do