Become a Rouge Community Scientist!
Do you ever wonder about what lives in the river besides fish and turtles? Come to our 2024 Fall Bug Hunt and see for yourself the amazing variety of aquatic insects, crayfish, snails and clams that make up the bottom of the river food chain. Volunteers visit sites throughout the headwaters of the Rouge watershed and search for aquatic invertebrates. The presence or absence of these streambed creatures gives us valuable data on the quality of the river water and overall habitat.
No prior experience needed, but registration is required. Children eight and older are welcome when accompanied by a participating adult.
Groups of six or less can sign up together.
Questions? Email Monitoring Manager, Lauren at leaton@therouge.org
This program is supported by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Washtenaw County, the City of Southfield, the City of Troy, the Village of Beverly Hills, Northville Township, the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Township, the City of Novi, the City of Livonia, the City of Farmington, the city of Birmingham, Canton Township and donations and memberships.
Fall Bug Hunt - Register Now
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet at the Plymouth Cultural Center
525 Farmer St., Plymouth