Events - Friends of the Rouge

Mar

2026 End of Winter Paddle Trip

Recreational
9:30am - 12:00pm
Ford Field Park

It’s time for the first paddle trip of the season! Join your Friends for the End of Winter Paddle Trip […]

Mar

Alfred P Sloan National Science on Screen Day at the Penn

Organization
7:00pm
Penn Theatre

You are invited to National Science On Screen Day at The Penn Theatre with Friends of the Rouge! Join your […]

Mar

Spring Team Leader Training

Monitoring
9:00am - 1:00pm
Plymouth Township Pa...

Want to be more involved in the FOTR bug hunts? Become a team leader! If you have attended at least […]

Apr

Spring Bug Hunt 2026

Monitoring
10:00am - 4:00pm
Indoor welcome at Ja...

Join your Friends at the 2026 Spring Bug Hunt! Volunteers visit sites throughout the headwaters of the watershed and search […]

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

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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.

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Volunteers (like you!) are the people who make it possible to restore and protect your Rouge River right here in southeast Michigan

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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