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|  | WELCOME to the Utility Exploration Center
 January & February, 2012: News, Events & Green Living Workshops.  | Are Peanuts one of your favorite cartoon characters ? Come and learn how to draw each character in simple easy steps. Begin by outlining with basic shapes, add defining lines, and see the Peanuts gang coming to life under your pencil. You will also receive the book “How to Draw Peanuts” to take home and enjoy. [Ages 8-12].
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|  | Have a question about gardening, landscaping, energy efficiency, rebate programs, water conservation, recycling and / or other City of Roseville utility services? If so, then you’re invited to “ask our experts” at this monthly event hosted on the second Saturday of every month in the lobby of the Martha Riley Library, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. Experts from Roseville Electric, the Roseville Environmental Utilities and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
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|  | Insects, weeds and diseases—even the best gardens have them, but you can keep them under control without resorting to an arsenal of chemicals. In this class you will learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a multi-pronged system of controlling pests through preventative strategies and least-toxic methods. We will cover identifying the problem, cultural and mechanical controls, biological controls such as use of beneficial insects, and, when it might be time to use a chemical solution.
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|  | Learn how to assess and optimize your irrigation system. We’ll cover upgrading and updating existing systems with the latest technology in water conserving irrigation components. We’ll show how you can use some of the same processes employed by landscape water managers and auditors to determine how to get your system running as efficiently as possible. We’ll also cover converting your existing sprinkler system to a drip system. If you have questions about, or problems with your system, please bring photos.
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|  | The success of any garden begins with the soil: its fertility will provide the nutrients needed for healthy plant growth and its texture will determine how best to irrigate. In this class, we’ll discuss what makes a good soil and how to “fix” or work with problematic soils. You’ll test your soil to determine its texture and learn about nutrient and pH testing, amendments and organic fertilizers. Be sure to bring a gallon-sized bag of your garden soil for testing.
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|  | Is your landscape ready for an overhaul, but you’re not quite sure what’s involved to get the job done? Are you ready to convert some or all of your water-thirsty lawn into a beautiful, water-efficient garden? Do you want to save money by installing the project yourself but not sure where to start? We’ll provide answers to these questions, show an actual project from start to finish, and provide resources to assist you in your project. Bring photos of the area you want to “overhaul” and your questions. We’ll discuss as many as time allows.
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|  | Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into a free, natural amendment that will improve your soil, improve the productivity of your gardens and increase the beauty of your landscape. Composting yard waste at home saves the cost and energy of transporting it to the landfill, reducing pollution and keeping the biomass and nutrients in your yard. Each participating family will go home with a compost bin and all the information they need to create this “gardener’s gold.”
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|  | Keeping worms is easy, enjoyable, educational and a great family project. Vermicomposting can be done either indoors or outdoors, and is a great way to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer and soil amendment for your household plants and gardens. Vermicomposting is clean and odorless and there is no need for special equipment. In this family workshop you will create your own worm bin to take home with enough red worms to get started. (One bin per family).
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