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 12
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.

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Is an EV Right for you?
Thursday, October 17
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Join us for an overview of electric vehicle basics. Topics include exploring the differences in a vehicle powered by electricity, options for charging, and available incentives.

Compost and mulch
Compost and Mulch
Saturday, October 19
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

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.


November Workshops

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Pruning Fruit Trees
Saturday, November 9
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Are your fruit trees out of control? Do you want to train your young fruit trees to be easy to harvest and fruitful? Are you confused about how to prune different types of fruit trees? In this workshop, we will explore why, how, and when to prune your fruit trees for strong branches and vigorous growth. This class is taught by arborist Lani Houck from Roseville Urban Forest Foundation.

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Bare Root Fruit Tree Care
Saturday, November 16
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Learn 10 tips for caring for your fruit trees, including how to select the right tree, and the right way to plant. Join UC Master Gardener Kevin Marini as he provides pruning tips and care advice to encourage a fruitful crop.

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Pruning with a Purpose
Thursday, November 21
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 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.


January Workshops

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Pruning with Purpose
Saturday, January 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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Pruning Fruit Trees
Saturday, January 11
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

Are your fruit trees out of control? Do you want to train your young fruit trees to be easy to harvest and fruitful? Are you confused about how to prune different types of fruit trees? In this workshop, we will explore why, how, and when to prune your fruit trees for strong branches and vigorous growth. This class is taught by arborist Lani Houck from Roseville Urban Forest Foundation.

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Roots, Fruits and Flowers
Saturday, January 18
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
FREE -  REGISTER NOW!

Workshop description

With just a few key pieces of information, you can transform your yard, garden and lawn to be easier to care for, and with a lot less money and stress!

Using proven science from the University of California, find out how watering, fertilizing and beneficial insects will give you healthy flowering, fruiting plants that thrive. Learn how to grow so that they recover from heat, frost and pests. With just a few changes that are affordable and easy to do, you will be in charge and ready to transform your yard, garden and lawn by the end of this class.

Bring your questions, plant samples and pictures for the Q and A following class.