We love to see our watershed residents out in the community and will do our very best to meet your request(s). You may request representation from Friends of the Rouge for your “tabling” event or a presentation from a member of our staff or another speaker knowledgeable about watershed topics. Subject to staff and volunteer availability.
Requests will only be considered if made at least six weeks from the date of the event. All details must be finalized and booked with us no later than four weeks from the event.
Tabling Event Request
Looking for representation from Friends of the Rouge for your tabling event? We will try to recruit a trained volunteer to attend on our behalf. These requests, if fulfilled, are at no cost to you (although donations are always accepted).
Please fill out the form linked below with your request and someone will follow up with you as soon as possible.
Speakers Bureau
We are working on putting together a comprehensive list of experts in the area willing to give presentations on our behalf. If you are interested in being included on this list, please email the Education Manager.
Please fill out the form linked below with your request and someone will follow up with you as soon as possible.
| Presentation | Duration | Format | Cost |
| General Friends of the Rouge Overview General overview of the organization and programs. Ideal for corporate, church, library, Rotary Clubs, or other adult group settings. Not available for school groups. | Up to 1-hour (including time for Q&A) | In-person or virtual | FREE |
| Invite a Friends of the Rouge Staff Member We may be able to give a presentation to your group on the watershed topic of your choice. Subject to staff availability. | Up to 1-hour (including time for Q&A) | In-person or virtual | $300 honorarium |
| Invite the Friends of the Rouge Executive Director | Up to 1-hour (including time for Q&A) | In-person or virtual | $400 honorarium |
| “Our Hidden Wildlife” by Bob Muller Presentation on fish in the Rouge by expert Bob Muller. Presentation given riverside or indoors. Subject to availability. | Up to 1-hour (including time for Q&A) | In-person or virtual | $150 + mileage cost honorarium |
Lead an educational activity for our group
At this time, we do not have the capacity lead a special activity for your group. We have many public volunteer and educational events throughout the year and highly encourage your group to get involved with one of our existing programs! Please sign-up for our email list or check our event page for details.
There are many incredible organizations in the watershed that may be able to lead your group in an activity. Please see below and check back for an updated list.
| Organization | Location | Website | Cost |
| Environmental Interpretive Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn Offers school-based field trips, community and watershed programs. COVID protocols or restrictions may apply. | Dearborn | https://umdearborn.edu/casl/centers-institutes/environmental-interpretive-center/education-programs | Usually free |
| Farmington Hills Nature Center Offers numerous activities for adults and children | Farmington Hills | https://fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/parks-facilities/nature | Varies |
| Stage Nature Center Offers numerous activities for adults and children | Troy | https://troynaturesociety.org/programs/register-for-programs/ | Varies |