Current Workshops

Your small steps at home lead to big changes in our community, from how you use your electricity and water to what you throw away, and even what you flush down the toilet.

Your Roseville Utilities are dedicated to helping you save water and energy, reduce your waste and keep your pipes flowing. Register for one of our workshops or check out our webinar and how-to video library to learn more! 


October Workshops

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Growing Fruit Trees
Saturday, October 7
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

You may know when to pick and enjoy that delicious fruit, but do you know how to choose, plant, tend, and prune your fruit tree? Join Roseville Urban Forest Foundation arborist Lani Houck to learn how to grow and maintain fruit trees, from planting to harvest. Learn about choosing, planting, pruning, watering, and pest management  to keep your fruit trees beautiful and productive.

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Is an EV right for you?
Thursday, October 19
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Join us for an overview of electric vehicle basics. Topics include the difference between all-electric and plug-in hybrid EVs; EV charging (home, work, and public space); and the environmental, economic, and personal benefits of owning an electric vehicle.

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Lawn Removal
Saturday, October 21
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Are you getting tired of mowing and watering? If you have any amount of lawn, you understand the excessive work and water it takes to maintain it. If you are ready to replace it with a low maintenance - low water option, the first step is the actual removal. Join us to learn easy steps to removing your lawn while also adding some life back to your soil.

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Affordable Drip Conversion
Saturday, October 28
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Learn drip the right way in this hands-on workshop taught by water efficiency experts. Learn about equipment and installation for both retrofits and new landscapes. Discover how to keep your garden growing using less water by converting a sprinkler system to a drip irrigation system. In this class you will learn the basics of a DIY drip conversion and the three different types of drip systems. For the hands on portion of the class we will practice converting an existing sprinkler system into the three different types of drip systems. Learn about the key components and principles needed to build your drip system.


November Workshops

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Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Saturday, November 4
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

What's the key to developing healthy, strong, and attractive trees and shrubs? Pruning, of course! Local arborist Lani Houck from Roseville Urban Forest Foundation (RUFF) will walk you through the purpose and techniques of pruning. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how to make proper pruning cuts, when to prune, how to prune different forms of trees and shrubs, and what tools to use. These principles will help you gain confidence to prune all types of trees and plants.

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Composting with Worms
Saturday, November 18
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Get your hands dirty with worm compost! Learn the fun and benefits of vermiculture, composting with worms.  The workshop includes topics such as the value of worm compost, setting up a worm bin, what to feed (or not feed) your worms, and how to care for your worm bin. Cost includes a worm bin and red wrigglers to start your bin.


January Workshops

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Pruning with Purpose
Saturday, January 13
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

What's the key to developing healthy, strong, and attractive trees and shrubs? Pruning, of course! Local arborist Lani Houck from Roseville Urban Forest Foundation (RUFF) will walk you through the purpose and techniques of pruning. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore how to make proper pruning cuts, when to prune, how to prune different forms of trees and shrubs, and what tools to use. These principles will help you gain confidence to prune all types of trees and plants.

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Water-Wise Gardens
Saturday, January 20
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

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

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Growing Fruit Trees
Saturday, January 27
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

You may know when to pick and enjoy that delicious fruit, but do you know how to choose, plant, tend, and prune your fruit tree? Join Roseville Urban Forest Foundation arborist Lani Houck to learn how to grow and maintain fruit trees, from planting to harvest. Learn about choosing, planting, watering, and pest management to keep your fruit trees beautiful and productive. We will provide pruning instructions in this workshop, but consider taking the Pruning Fruit trees workshop to get in depth pruning information.