Rouge Education Project

General Information

Rouge Education Project

Schoolyard Habitat Program

The REP Schoolyard Habitat Program is in its second year thanks to the support of the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project. The objective of the program is to help schools create vibrant, sustainable habitats and an outdoor classroom. To do this the Friends of the Rouge is offering three a small grants and technical support to any school located within the Rouge River Watershed. This is a competitive program and each school that is interested must submit a complete application to be considered. If you are interested in the program please call the office at: (313) 792-9626 or email repastmgr@therouge.org

2008-2009 Grant Kick Off Meeting

If you are interested in applying for the 08/09 grant cycle please attend this free informational meeting to be held on Wednesday September 12th, 2008from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the U of M Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center, 4901 Evergreen Road, Deaborn, MI 48128.

A light dinner will be provided, teachers and administrators are welcome!

To R.S.V.P. please email Brianna Knoppow at repastmgr@therouge.org

Space is limited!

Grant Awardees for 2007-2008

Logan Elementary School-Detroit

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Snow Elementary School-Dearborn

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Adler Elementary School-Southfield

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Grant Application:

The new cycle of the grant will be offered this coming November so please check back with us at that time!