You are Invited: Annual Meeting and Volunteer & Member Appreciation!
You are invited Celebrate with Friends! This free event is to celebrate the volunteers, members, Friends, and Best Friend of the Rouge Award Recipients. Join Friends along the River for an annual meeting and appreciation event. A light picnic will be provided for those who register in advance! Tuesday, June 11 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm |
Your Rouge River Paddling Trip Awaits! Are you ready to experience nature from the seat of a kayak? Join your Friends on upcoming paddle trips!
May 18: Pride Paddle with the Queer Outdoors June 1: Canton River Days June 22: National Canoe Day- Paddle Trip and Demo Day
Paddlers have the option to rent a canoe or kayak or bring their own boat. Please note, fees are due in advance for all attendees. Register today! |
Spring Sale Spectacular!
Come one, come all to our 2024 Spring Sale Spectacular! Pick up your pre-ordered rain barrels, composters and native plants. Missed the pre-sale? Come out for the SAME DAY PLANT SALE with Designs By Nature with a variety of Michigan native plants perfect for your yard. Meet and talk with local author and illustrator, Sally Wenczel. Saturday May 18th, 12 PM – 4 PM at Canton DPW |
Attention Seasoned Gardeners!
The expansive and beautiful PARC gardens are calling you! Share your expertise and love; join a small and committed group of green thumbs on a weekly basis to nurture the rain gardens at PARC. Connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and enjoy the gardens as you build a greener, cleaner River and community! |
Meet the Man Who Has Been Cleaning the Rouge River for 35 years
In 1988, Bill Craig fought to protect the Holliday Nature Preserve and Tonquish Creek. After 35 years, he is still fighting for the Rouge River. Bill’s stewardship, passion, and advocacy continues to make a positive impact on the community. Read the full article to learn about Bill’s inspiring history with the Rouge. |
Calling Scout Troop Leaders!
Are you in search of exciting summer activities for your troops? Look no further! We’re thrilled to offer tailored volunteer opportunities focused on cleaning up our Rouge Watershed. The program includes engaging educational workshops aligned with badge qualifications, followed by a day of fun volunteering outdoors. Scouts will learn about environmental conservation and actively contribute to their community. Safety measures are in place to ensure a rewarding and safe experience for all participants. Don’t miss out on this chance to combine learning, outdoor adventure, and community service – sign up today!
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Congratulations Sue Thompson!
FOTR Board Member and long-time volunteer Sue Thompson was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for Friends of the Rouge by the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce at the Showcase and Taste of Plymouth on Monday May 6, 2024. Sue received a certificate from Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to honor her for all her hard work to restore the Rouge River. Congratulations, Sue! |
What Makes the Rouge River Even Better?
YOU! Thank you, Friends. And a warm WELCOME to the newest Members and “Friends” of Friends of the Rouge who have recently joined:
Carrie Bake-Wong & Patrick Wong, Chelsea Bantau, Latanya Beanum, Peter Clifton, Megan Coleman, Abbey Coleman, Catherine Daligga, Colleen Formigan, Paul Goddard, Cynthia Haley, Curt Happold, Lee & Julie Jasinski, Linda Kaufman, Kaylee Kochanski, Kathe Koja, Diane Krause, Parsla Liepa, Janice Lister, Holly Markiecki-Bennetts, Jacob Munie, Garrett Pniewski, William Scola, Grant Shearer, Ellen Shnerpunas, Linda Snow, Marilyn & Chuck Svaluto, Dana Tedesco, David Wahl, Philip Walling, Jennifer Yin, and other Anonymous NEW Friends
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FOTR Seeks a New Executive Director
In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is an ambassador and advocate for FOTR’s mission. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission through relevant initiatives, strategic planning and fundraising, on-going integration of DEI and environmental justice in its work, as well as meeting financial objectives and oversight of the operations of the organization.
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Partner Events Wed. May 15, 5:30 pm
Wayne County Parks: Holliday Preserve Public Meeting
Wed May 15 – Sun May 19th Arab American National Museum: AANM’s Arab Film Festival
Sat. May 18, 10 am-1 pm Friends of Rouge Park: Appreciation Day Annual Cleanup Sat. May 18, 9 am-Noon Farmington Hills Nature Center: Rouge River Volunteer day Sat. May 18, 9 am-Noon West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation: Native Plant Sale (online ordering deadline is May 16th) Thu. May 23, 5 pm-7 pm UM Dearborn EIC: Mushroom Identification Lecture and Mushroom Walk Wed. May 29, 1 pm-4 pm Washtenaw County Parks: Wildflower Rangers | Eat the Weeds @ Weatherbee Woods Preserve Sat. Jun 1, 9 am-1 pm Washtenaw County Conservation: Native Plant Expo & Marketplace Sat. Jun 8, 10 am-3 pm Henry Ford Fair Lane: A Garden Design Symposium Sat. Jun 8, 11 am-4 pm Oakland County: Art Fish Fun Thu. Jun 13, 6:30 pm Detroit Riverwalk Ride
Oakland Conservation District Take the 2024 Conservation Needs Assessment Survey
Live along a Lake? Please consider signing up to monitor your lake with the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program. |
| From Your Friend, Sally Watershed Ecologist |
A better River is made possible thanks to these supporters & in thanks to caring Friends like you
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