Kinder-GARDEN: Is Calling You and Friends of All Ages
New to all things gardening? Come out for Gardening 101 with your Friend and staff member, Jacqueline Kristofik! You’ll go on a weed hunt, discover native flowers, and learn about pollinators! Trade great gardening tips and learn proper weeding technique. Come out for a couple of hours of fresh air and experience the wonderful ecosystems you can create by planting natives! All ages and gardening experience levels are welcome! |
Fall Bug Hunt: Who is Living in Your River?
Do you ever wonder about what lives in the river besides fish and turtles? Go to the Friends Of The Rouge 2024 Fall Bug Hunt and see for yourself the amazing variety of critters that make up the bottom of the river food chain. Volunteers will be divided into teams prior to arrival, and then visit two sites throughout the headwaters of the Rouge watershed and search for aquatic invertebrates. Children must be at least 8 years of age, and be accompanied by a participating adult.
Event Date: Saturday October 12, 2024 10am-3pm |
Plymouth Rain Garden Planting!
You are invited to help install a beautiful rain garden at the brand new PARC pickleball court. The garden of Michigan native plants will add colorful blooms and support native wildlife and pollinators. All ages and gardening experience welcome! Gloves, tools, and water will be provided. Please come dressed in weather appropriate gardening clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes. Join in the planting fun on Saturday September 14 at 9 am and make your mark on the PARC rain gardens!
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Fall Native Plant Market: Pre-Sales Now Open!
Pre-order beautiful native plants, rain barrels, composters, and more NOW for Fall! Save the date for the pick-up and same day Fall Native Plant Market with local vendors selling a variety of native plants on Saturday October 5 at Keep Growing Detroit Farm. Find what’s new, colorful, and just right for your yard today! ORDER DEADLINES:
Pick-Up Plants: Fri. September 20
Pick-Up Rain Barrels + Composters: Fri. September 27 |
Thank You Friends: Notes from the Heart of the Rouge from Your Director
Thank you Friends for joining together to raise $55,000 for more amazing Rouge River action in your neighborhood. Over 350 Friends made the evening a truly special event – and one banger of a celebration for your hometown River and its cleaner future.
Read remarks from Ashley Flintoff, Executive Director of Friends of the Rouge, below, and in-full by clicking the link.
But then I realized the brilliance of this location. Not because of what it is, but because of what it was and what it could be. This is a cautionary tale, but it’s also a tale of hope. Because that portion of the River that you walked over on your way in is an example of what happens if Friends of the Rouge is NOT here, and also what can happen when someone tries to make a small difference in the world… |
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: Dan Buckley, Elayne Coleman, Sarah Draper, Kali Hartmann, Vickie Krause, Elizabeth Lewandowski, Tony Mikoy, Joan Milligan, Jennifer & Steven Pecic, David Ruffo, and Patrick Wearn
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| From Your Friend, Jacqueline Restoration Coordinator |
A better River is made possible thanks to these supporters & in thanks to caring Friends like you
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