Events - Friends of the Rouge

Sep

Henry Ford Centennial Library September Spruce-Up

Restoration
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Henry Ford Centennia...

Join your Friends at Henry Ford Centennial Library to spruce up the rain gardens. The Michigan native plants used in […]

Sep

General Baker Institute Rain Garden Wrap Up

Restoration
9:00am - 11:00am
General Baker Instit...

Join your Friends at General Baker Institute in Detroit, MI, to finish planting a rain garden filled with native plants! […]

Sep

September Picnic in the PARC: PARC Rain Garden Spruce-Up

Restoration
9:00am - 12:00pm
Plymouth Arts & Recr...

Spend a fall morning in the gardens with your Friends, followed by a potluck picnic and fun games! We’ll work […]

Sep

Industrial Paddle Trip – September 2026

Recreational
9:30am - 1:00pm
Kessey Fieldhouse...

Join us on our annual Industrial Paddle trip September 26th 9:30am-1pm. Paddle the Industrial Channel of the Rouge River beginning […]

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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