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Below is a list of upcoming events for the Friends of the Rouge organization.
Every event listed below has a Sign-up Link that will take you directly to the date of the event in the booking system. After selecting the boats you'd like to rent, scroll all the way to the bottom to select the desired available time you'd like to book.
Friends of the Rouge and Detroit Bird Alliance hosts its Fall Open Water Birding Paddle. See the beautiful fall colors and explore the bird species in the Rouge River watershed. Last year we spotted over a dozen bird species as well as an Eagle!
There is a $50 boat rental fee that includes the boat, PFD, and paddle. There is a $15 service charge if you are bringing your own boat. Participants bringing their own boat must have a personal flotation device (PFD).
ALL FEES DUE IN ADVANCE
Be prepared for a scare! Friends of the Rouge will host its annual Haunted Paddle Trip on the Rouge River from 10am-1pm. Paddle from Dearborn Hills Golf Course downstream to Ford Field Park and experience the spooky scenes created by Friends of the Rouge and community partners. See the Bog Monster, the Killer Clown, and the Rouge Witches. Don't be afraid!
Friends of the Rouge will also host its annual Fall Festival. Come join the free festival with vendors, smores, and games. All are welcome at Ford Field Park from 11am to 1pm.
There is a $50 boat rental fee that includes shuttle service. There is a $15 service charge if you are bringing your own boat. If you are renting a boat, meet at Ford Field Park. If you are bringing your own boat, drop it off at Dearborn Hills Golf Course located at 1300 S Telegraph Rd, Dearborn, MI 48124; then meet us at Ford Field Park.
ALL FEES DUE IN ADVANCE
FOTR is also looking for costumed volunteers to assist with the event. If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions about this spooky fun event, email our trails manager, Herman Jenkins, at hjenkins@therouge.org.
