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Volunteers Needed for June 2 Rouge Rescue

Locations in Northville will be hosting Rouge Rescue events this weekend.

The Rouge Rescue returns to Northville and 19 other communities June 2, and Dearborn-based nonprofit is in need of volunteers.

The 26th annual event takes place at 35 sites in 20 communities throughout metro Detroit. Times and activities vary by site.

According to Friends of the Rouge, the Rouge Rescue helps to decrease the impact of storm events and improve water quality by stabilizing stream banks and installing native plants to filter out pollutants.

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Rouge Rescue began as a trash clean-up, and evolved to include more restoration activities as conditions improved.

“People don’t realize the positive impact just one day of working along the river can have,” said River Restoration Program Manager for Friends of the Rouge Cyndi Ross. “It’s great to see residents take ownership of the river, it helps change the mindset that it’s someone else’s problem. It’s also a great way to meet your neighbors and have fun!”

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Each site includes one or a combination of activities: trash removal, planting native plants, log-jam opening, removing invasive plants, educational workshops and nature walks.

Volunteers should wear long pants and long sleeves to protect themselves from poison ivy. Helpful items to bring include water, snacks, shoes or boots you don't mind getting dirty, hat, sunscreen, bug spray and a change of clothes (just in case). Gloves will be provided along with “Rouge Rescue ‘12” T-shirts as available.

Many of the sites are family-friendly.

Northville Rouge Rescue Locations

Allen Drive Park

Date:  June 2

Time:  noon to 2 p.m.

Address:  Novi Street (not Novi Road) at Allen Drive

Directions:  This site is just northwest of 8 Mile and Novi Roads. Park along Novi Street and walk back to the river just north of 8 Mile.

Family Friendly:  Yes

Volunteer Projects:  Trash removal, invasive plant removal/weeding, park maintenance.

Volunteers needed:  All welcome

Coordinator:  Selena Browne

Sponsoring Organization:  City of Northville Resident

 

Mill Race Village

Date:  June 2

Time:  9 a.m. – noon

Address:  215 Griswold Avenue

Directions:  On Griswold between E. Main St. and 8 Mile Rd. Parking lot located on the west side of Griswold.  Meet in front of the Cady House.

Family Friendly:  Yes

Volunteer Projects:  Invasive plant removal, weeding, park maintenance.

Volunteers needed:  30

Coordinator:  Edward Gabrys

Sponsoring Organization:  Northville Historical Society

Phone:   248-348-1845

E-mail:  mrv1845@yahoo.com

 

Linear Park

Date:  June 2

Time:   9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Address:  Six Mile and Ridge Road, Northville  

Directions:  Six Mile west to Ridge Road, head south on Ridge Road, past the Arcadia Ridge Entrance.  There will be a small parking lot on the east side of the road which is the start of the Kids Fun Run.

Family Friendly:  Yes

Volunteer Projects:  Children will run the park path along Johnson Creek with bagels and water at the end of the run.  There will also be a nature walk/environmental education activities.

Volunteers needed:  50

Coordinator:  Tom Casari

Sponsoring Organization:  Northville Township

E-mail:  tcasari@twp.northville.mi.us

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