So Many Ways to Rescue the Rouge!

Take part in any number of meaningful restoration activities to help rescue your Rouge River. There is something for everyone!

No experience needed. Work side-by-side with expert staff on exciting, hands-on projects. We supply the tools, the know-how, and a fun experience — you make a big difference!

Floodplain Tree Plantings

Rain & Pollinator Garden Plantings

Clean-ups & Invasive Species Removals

April 10, 2023 - April 16, 2023

Date/Time	Event
04/12/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/13/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/14/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/15/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Saturday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/15/23 10am - 11am	VIRTUAL - Rain Gardens 101 - Free Webinar - Saturday

April 17, 2023 - April 23, 2023

Date/Time	Event
04/19/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/20/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/21/23 9am - 12pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up AM - Friday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
04/21/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/21/23 1pm - 4pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up PM - Friday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
04/22/23 9am - 12pm	Earth Day Cleanup - Fort Street Bridge Park - Saturday Fort Street Bridge Park, Detroit Michigan
04/22/23 9am - 12pm	Earth Day Cleanup - Rouge Park - Saturday Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association, Detroit MI
04/22/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Saturday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/22/23 12pm - 3pm	LaNita's Pocket Park Spruce-up - Saturday LaNita’s Pocket Park, Detroit Michigan

April 24, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Date/Time	Event
04/26/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/27/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/28/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
04/29/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Saturday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.

May 1, 2023 - May 7, 2023

Date/Time	Event
05/03/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/04/23 9am - 12pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up AM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
05/04/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/04/23 1pm - 4pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up PM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
05/05/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/06/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Saturday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.

May 8, 2023 - May 14, 2023

Date/Time	Event
05/10/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/11/23 9am - 12pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up AM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
05/11/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/11/23 1pm - 4pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up PM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
05/12/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.

May 15, 2023 - May 21, 2023

Date/Time	Event
05/17/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/18/23 9am - 12pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up AM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
05/18/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/18/23 1pm - 4pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up PM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
05/19/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/20/23 8am - 12pm	Rouge Rescue - Rouge Park Appreciation Day - Saturday Rouge Park, Detroit Michigan
05/20/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Saturday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/20/23 10am - 1pm	LaNita's Pocket Park - Rain Garden Planting - Saturday LaNita’s Pocket Park, Detroit Michigan

May 22, 2023 - May 28, 2023

Date/Time	Event
05/24/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/25/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/26/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
05/27/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Saturday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.

May 29, 2023 - June 4, 2023

Date/Time	Event
05/31/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Wednesday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
06/01/23 9am - 12pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up AM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
06/01/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Thursday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
06/01/23 1pm - 4pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up PM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
06/02/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Friday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.
06/03/23 9am - 12pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up AM - Saturday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
06/03/23 9am - 1pm	Tree Planting Along the Lower Rouge River, Inkster Area -- Saturday Lower Rouge River – VARIABLE work sites, Between John Daly and John Hix Rd.

June 19, 2023 - June 25, 2023

Date/Time	Event
06/22/23 9am - 12pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up AM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan
06/22/23 1pm - 4pm	PARC Rain Gardens Spruce-up PM - Thursday Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, Plymouth Michigan