Restoration Resources - Friends of the Rouge

Landscaping with Native Plants

Adopt Green Landscaping for Clean Streams practices

Native Plant Identification

Seedling Identification Guide of Native Prairie Plants
Michigan Flora online – Plant family key
U of M list of resources
Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide (book)
Michigan’s Flora I, II and III by Edward G. Voss (books)

Garden Maintenance

Common Weed Seedlings of the North Central States

Invasive Plant Information

Invasive Plants Field Guide, MNFI
Midwest Invasive Species Information Network

Riparian (Water Front) Living

RCM Principles and Practices
Woody Debris Management 101
Woody Debris Management 201

Rain Garden Templates

Rain Garden Templates, full sun
Garden design for part sun

Categories

Our Work
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River Restoration

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.

Become A Member

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