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2023 Volunteer Opportunities
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
2023 Volunteer Opportunities
Events Calendar
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Jun
06/02/23
9am - 12pm
- Activity: Litter Clean-up
- Activity: Planting / Maintaining rain gardens or habitat gardens
- Difficulty: Level 2—light effort, standing, walking, some bending, lifting 5-10 pounds
- Difficulty: Level 3—moderate activity, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting 10-15 pounds
- Family Friendly
- Restrooms available onsite
Join in and make an enormous difference for your Rouge River! Site Coordinator: Rosina Newton, Restoration Assistant, Friends of the Rouge Project description: [...]
02
Jun
06/02/23
1pm - 4pm
- Activity: Litter Clean-up
- Activity: Planting / Maintaining rain gardens or habitat gardens
- Difficulty: Level 2—light effort, standing, walking, some bending, lifting 5-10 pounds
- Difficulty: Level 3—moderate activity, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting 10-15 pounds
- Family Friendly
- Restrooms available onsite
Join in and make an enormous difference for your Rouge River! Site Coordinator: Rosina Newton, Restoration Assistant, Friends of the Rouge Project description: Thank [...]
09
Jun
06/09/23
9am - 12pm
- Activity: Litter Clean-up
- Activity: Planting / Maintaining rain gardens or habitat gardens
- Difficulty: Level 2—light effort, standing, walking, some bending, lifting 5-10 pounds
- Difficulty: Level 3—moderate activity, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting 10-15 pounds
- Family Friendly
- Restrooms available onsite
Join in and make an enormous difference for your Rouge River! Site Coordinator: Rosina Newton, Restoration Assistant, Friends of the Rouge Project description: Thank [...]
09
Jun
06/09/23
1pm - 4pm
- Activity: Litter Clean-up
- Activity: Planting / Maintaining rain gardens or habitat gardens
- Difficulty: Level 2—light effort, standing, walking, some bending, lifting 5-10 pounds
- Difficulty: Level 3—moderate activity, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting 10-15 pounds
- Family Friendly
- Restrooms available onsite
Join in and make an enormous difference for your Rouge River! Site Coordinator: Rosina Newton, Restoration Assistant, Friends of the Rouge Project description: Thank you [...]
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Jun
06/17/23
9am - 12pm
- Accessibility: uneven terrain
- Activity: Planting / Maintaining rain gardens or habitat gardens
- Difficulty: Level 2—light effort, standing, walking, some bending, lifting 5-10 pounds
- Difficulty: Level 3—moderate activity, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting 10-15 pounds
- Family Friendly
- Restrooms not available onsite
Site Coordinator: Dallas Ford, Restoration Assistant, Friends of the Rouge Project description: Thank you for your interest in supporting a clean Rouge River! By [...]
17
Jun
06/17/23
1pm - 4pm
- Accessibility: uneven terrain
- Activity: Planting / Maintaining rain gardens or habitat gardens
- Difficulty: Level 2—light effort, standing, walking, some bending, lifting 5-10 pounds
- Difficulty: Level 3—moderate activity, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting 10-15 pounds
- Family Friendly
- Restrooms not available onsite
Site Coordinator: Dallas Ford, Restoration Assistant, Friends of the Rouge Project description: Thank you for your interest in supporting a clean Rouge River! By [...]
Event Locations
- Redford Water Department
- 12200 Beech Daly Rd
- Redford
- LaNita's Pocket Park
- 5651 Hartford Street
- Detroit
- Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex
- 650 Church St
- Plymouth
