California native plants offer a diverse and beautiful array of choices for the home garden. Many thrive on little summer water and require little, if any, chemical fertilizers or pesticides. In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to those species well suited to our Central Valley and Sierra Foothill climates and soils types, and learn tips for successfully integrating them into your home landscape. 

Saturday, September 11, 2010
1:00pm–3:00pm
Course # 51714 

Instructor: Elaine Applebaum

Family Fee: $10/$7 Resident Discount
Register online at www.roseville.ca.us/explore or by calling (916) 746-1550

Learn the basics of designing, installing and maintaining a drip (or low volume) irrigation system for your home. Find out why drip is such a great solution for water conservation, and why it is considered the most efficient mode of delivering water to your plants. Learn how to determine the number of emitters each plant requires, how to schedule the system and how to make regular adjustments as the weather changes. There will be a hands-on component to this class as well. 

Saturday, September 18, 2010
1:00-3:00pm
Course # 51716 

Instructor: Lori Palmquist

Family Fee: $10 / $7 Resident Discount
Register online at www.roseville.ca.us/explore or by calling (916) 746-1550

This class is designed for students of all ages. Learn how to save money while reducing your impact on the planet. Practical tips for shopping for everything from pencils to a new wardrobe. Information on how to know which items are eco friendly.  Create a simple plan that will reduce your impact save you money and keep you organized.  

Saturday, September 18, 2010
11:00am – noon
Course # 51740 

Instructor: Kallie Arroyo

Family Fee: $5/ $4 Resident Discount
Register online at www.roseville.ca.us/explore or by calling (916) 746-1550

As the seasons change, so do the needs of your landscape. Creating your gardening “to do” list for the upcoming season can be simple and fun with a little planning.  Discover how regular maintenance can keep your garden healthy and beautiful year-round, while saving time and money!  We'll explore and discuss soil and plant health, irrigation strategies, seasonal crops, and landscape ideas that can add interest and diversity to any garden large or small. If you are new to gardening or just want to know more about what to do and when, this class will give you the confidence to manage these tasks like a pro.  

Fall -- Saturday, September 25, 2010
1:00–3:00pm
Course # 51717 

Instructor: Vicky Bartish

Family Fee: $10 / $7 Resident Discount
Register online at www.roseville.ca.us/explore or by calling (916) 746-1550

Have a t-shirt that you love that Mom won’t let you wear anymore? Bring it to our class and learn how to turn that old tee into a reusable bag to carry home those extra books from school. Make sure to bring your strong cotton t-shirt the day of the workshop. 

Saturday, September 25, 2010
10:00am–noon
Ages: 8-12
Course # 51750 

Instructor: Sally Jones

Fee: $10/$7 Resident Discount
Register online at www.roseville.ca.us/explore or by calling (916) 746-1550