Friends of Rouge Park receives $450K donation from Gilbert Family FoundationRouge Park, the largest urban park in Michigan, is receiving funding that will help provide operational support and enhance community gatherings and events.
A $450,000 donation was made by Gilbert Family Foundation to Friends of Rouge Park, a nonprofit organization committed to maintenance, improvement and protection of the park. The donation is the largest in the organization’s history and will provide support to allow more Detroit residents to enjoy one of the city’s greatest resources. |
PRESENTATIONS

Woody Plant Identification Talks with Don Drife
1. Introduction to Trees in Winter (1-19-2023)
2. Woody Plants in Winter II (2-23-2023) .
3. Woody Plants in Winter III (3-12-2023)
1. Introduction to Trees in Winter (1-19-2023)
2. Woody Plants in Winter II (2-23-2023) .
3. Woody Plants in Winter III (3-12-2023)



2021 Annual Membership Meeting
March 16, 2021
March 16, 2021

The History of Rouge Park, Part 1:
The Early Years 1918-1926
The Early Years 1918-1926

The History of Rouge Park, Part 2:
Growth & Development 1926-1940
Growth & Development 1926-1940

The Rouge Park Masterplan:
The purpose, vision, background & design
The purpose, vision, background & design

13th Annual Butterfly Walk (2020)
Join Butterfly Enthusiast Doris Applebaum on a walk along the Prairie Pathway & Butterfly Garden in Rouge Park to identify 12 species of butterflies.
Join Butterfly Enthusiast Doris Applebaum on a walk along the Prairie Pathway & Butterfly Garden in Rouge Park to identify 12 species of butterflies.

2020 Native Plant Walk
Join Sally Petrella on a walk along the Prairie Pathway & Butterfly Garden to identify many of the species of native wildflowers in Rouge Park.
Join Sally Petrella on a walk along the Prairie Pathway & Butterfly Garden to identify many of the species of native wildflowers in Rouge Park.