City of Roseville

Together we will explore the mysteries of the earth beneath your feet while discovering strategies to make YOUR soil produce more beautiful landscapes and bountiful gardens.

Come ready to get your hands dirty as you dig deep into the soul of YOUR soil. Witness demonstrations and partake in hands-on activities that will provide insight into why your soil is not functioning effectively. Discover that the hard clay soil you love to hate is simply poor in pore space and lacking life. Together we will unearth techniques to create a healthy, diverse and functioning soil ecosystem that will improve drainage, root growth, and create drought and pest resistant plants. Join us and discover all the dirt on YOUR soil.

You are encouraged to bring about two cups of YOUR garden soil, a quart jar with a tight lid and a desire to dig into the secrets of your soil.

Trees add life and beauty to our surroundings, provide natural shade and oxygen, and increase the value of your property. Keep your trees healthy with a spring tune-up. Learn about tree health care, watering schedules, mulch, and fertilization. Use simple, and sustainable practices to keep your trees healthy and vigorous. Local arborist, Lani Houck, from Roseville Urban Forest Foundation (RUFF) will answer your tree questions and help you establish a simple tree care routine.

Have you wondered how to create a water-wise garden? Gardeners will learn six steps for transforming their landscape plus plants to consider, inspiring visuals, and online resources. 

Are you thinking about solar and wondering if it is something you should add to your home? As your community-owned utility, Roseville Electric Utility is here to help you make the best choice. Your Trusted Solar Advisor will walk you through solar technology, what to expect during installation, and the process to connect a solar system to the grid. We will cover what to know before you buy and what purchasing options are available to you. Join our free in-person workshop to determine if solar is right for you.

Who knew your kitchen scraps and yard debris could improve your soil? It's called composting, which not only improves your soil, but helps you save water. Learn about how to set up a system that works for you. Discover the different types of mulch and how they protect your garden. 

Trees add life and beauty to our surroundings, provide natural shade and oxygen, and increase the value of your property. Keep your trees healthy with a tune-up. Learn about tree health care, watering schedules, mulch, and fertilization. Use simple, and sustainable practices to keep your trees healthy and vigorous. Local arborist, Lani Houck, from Roseville Urban Forest Foundation (RUFF) will answer your tree questions and help you establish a simple tree care routine.

Are you thinking about solar and wondering if it is something you should add to your home? As your community-owned utility, Roseville Electric Utility is here to help you make the best choice. Your Trusted Solar Advisor will walk you through solar technology, what to expect during installation, and the process to connect a solar system to the grid. We will cover what to know before you buy and what purchasing options are available to you. Join our free in-person workshop to determine if solar is right for you.

Learn the fun and benefits of vermiculture, composting with worms. This workshop includes topics such as the value of worm compost, how to set up a worm bin, what to feed (or not feed) worms, and how to care for a worm bin. By the end of the workshop, you will have the knowledge needed to create your own bin and start composting with worms.

This free, informational workshop does not include supplies and does not involve bin-building.

To build a worm bin, please sign up for the 11:30-12:30 worm bin building workshop, for $30, by visiting roseville.ca.us/exploremore.

After attending the informational workshop on worm composting from 10-11:30 am, build a worm bin in this hands-on workshop. By the end of the workshop, you will be ready to start worm composting and will leave with a prepared bin. Fee includes all materials to make a completed worm bin including bin, shredded paper, spray bottle, and composting worms.

We recommend attending the free 10 am worm composting workshop to prepare yourself for caring for your worms.

Learn how to create low maintenance water-efficient landscapes and discover the dos and don’ts for selecting, placing, and caring for trees and plants. You’ll leave with tried-and-true maintenance practices and resources, as well as an understanding of the basics for creating healthy soil, managing weeds, and other common issues.