Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Thank you to the volunteer group from Ally who participated in a Dequindre Cut Greenway beautification project last month. We had 14 volunteers join us as part of our Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Corporate Stewards partnership program. This helpful group removed litter, touched up paint and cleaned up the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard, keeping our spaces welcoming and beautiful for everyone. Thank you Ally! To learn more about our group volunteering opportunities, visit the link: https://lnkd.in/eaJ8Mgqs

This Wednesday, August 28, is Work from the Park at Valade Park! Join us from 9am-5pm and spend your work day on the Detroit Riverfront. This week you can visit with Bruce Simpson, City of Detroit Ombudsman, grab a free coffee from 9-11am, have lunch at Smokey G's Smokehouse, enjoy happy hour from 4-6pm and more! Thank you to our Professional Development Sponsor, Let's Detroit for supporting this season of Work from the Park. For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQS-y9GJ

A big Detroit Riverfront THANK YOU to the team from Cohen & Company who joined us for a tour, lunch at the Riverwalk Cafe and a Rivertown neighborhood cleanup on August 1. This great group of corporate volunteers dedicated their morning to keeping the Riverfront and surrounding areas welcoming and beautiful as part of our DRFC Corporate Champion partnership program. If you have a group that is interested in taking part in a team volunteer project on the Detroit Riverfront, click the link for more information. https://lnkd.in/eaJ8Mgqs

"The Huron-Clinton Metroparks' robust parks system has never included a Detroit location, but that will change next year with the opening of a Metroparks-branded attraction at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park." As part of the "Equity in our Parks" series, our very own Vice President of Operations & Programming, Rachel Frierson, spoke with Metromode about the partnership between the Detroit Riverfront and Huron-Clinton Metroparks, and breaking down barriers in the City of Detroit.

Our interim CEO, Ryan Sullivan, spoke with Crain's Detroit Business about the Conservancy's path forward.

Set your work calendar next Wednesday for Work from the Park! Work from the Park is back, Wednesday June 26 at Valade Park. Join us for a day of remote work on the Detroit Riverfront. Our Professional Development Sponsor, Let's Detroit, along with The Resume Rescue will be offering drop-in resume reviews from 4-6pm. We're also partnering with Cokare and BrilliantDetroit to offer on-site childcare while you work! Visit the link for more Work from the Park information and to register and let us know you'll be there. https://lnkd.in/gQS-y9GJ

Thank you to our corporate volunteer sponsor Friedman Real Estate, who joined us for a group cleanup last month. As part of our Corporate Champions Volunteer Program, this group from Friedman cleaned up and beautified Valade Park and multiple blocks in the Rivertown neighborhood. This amazing team collected over 460 pounds of litter! Thank you to Friedman Real Estate for their support and for helping to keep our neighborhood clean and welcoming for everybody! Do you have a group who might be interested in participating in our volunteer program? Visit our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/eaJ8Mgqs

Beginning May 29, join us the last Wednesday of the month to spend your workday on the Detroit Riverfront. We have free WiFi, free coffee from 9-11am, lunch specials at Smokey G's Smokehouse and a happy hour from 4-6pm. ASW Wellness will be at the park offering mental health drop-in stations from 9am-2pm on May 29. Need childcare? We've partnered with Cokare and Brilliant Detroit to offer onsite childcare while you work. Visit the link for more information, FAQs and to register. https://lnkd.in/gQS-y9GJ

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has a variety of programs to help you unwind, stay in shape, meditate, find your zen and relax the mind. Visit the link to learn more and to register for these opportunities for self-care. https://lnkd.in/g9KnBgjC

Monday, April 29 at 9pm - Save the date for the television premiere of our documentary "Ignore the Noise: The Transformation of the Detroit Riverfront", airing on Detroit PBS. This fascinating film tells the story of how the Detroit Riverfront evolved from an industrial, blighted wasteland into a vibrant world-class waterfront featuring parks, pathways and greenways welcoming more than 3 million visitors each year. Visit the link for more information and tune in on Monday! https://lnkd.in/dNfB-uTP