Earth Day the Roseville Way: Tools to Grow, Save Energy, and Reduce Waste

From LED bulbs and clean transit to tomato plants or better recycling, there’s so many ways to practice sustainability in our daily lives. Earth Day,  April 22, is an opportunity to celebrate those efforts. 

In Roseville, it's a day highlighting the community’s year-round focus on sustainability and a greener lifestyle. Environmental stewardship is easy in Roseville, achieved through practical resources and events to encourage residents and businesses to participate.

Here are some ways to celebrate Earth Day!

Party in the Park

Step into Spring with the City of Roseville’s 2025 Earth Day Celebration at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center at Central Park.

Enjoy free entertainment including live music, activities, and exhibits from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday April 26.

• Play EARTH Bingo and win a houseplant. 
• Check out the community resource tables. 
• Help with park cleanup. 
• Participate in environmental education activities led by staff naturalists. 
• Add to our community weaving project - bring your own scrap fabric or ribbon or use some of ours.

Sustainability while you shop

Rosedale Center is hosting an Earth Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. This eco-friendly celebration includes a complimentary cherry tomato plant giveaway to start those home gardens and free tote bags for the first attendees. Other activities in the East Court area include:

• IKEA sustainable product showcase
• Origins master class on clean beauty
• Metro Transit’s new Lyft-like bus service in Roseville

Partners in sustainability

The city’s dedication to eco-consciousness extends well beyond springtime events. Numerous allies collaborate on programs that appeal to residents or businesses with simple and even fun methods to do their part in building a better community for all.  

Energy partnerships

Roseville encourages businesses to participate in achieving community energy goals through the Xcel Energy Partners in Energy program. Resources like the Small Business Energy Savings flyer and the Energy Savings Decision Tree are available to guide businesses in identifying energy priorities and developing a path toward making energy-efficient choices through the resources available locally. 

Lighting rebates

The Center for Energy and Environment can cover up to 60% of project costs through its One-Stop Efficient Shop initiative. The Center will help with a free lighting assessment, review of upgrade options, tailored upgrades and assistance with rebate paperwork to help make eco-friendly choices in a fiscally rewarding manner. 

Reduce waste

BizRecycling provides assistance and grants for businesses, nonprofits, schools, apartment buildings and institutions interested in reducing waste and improving recycling. The program has assisted over 1,400 entities and awarded more than 900 grants since 2014 to promote better waste management practices in cost-efficient methods.

Save money and energy 

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Energy Smart Program provides energy consultations and utility bill analysis to help businesses identify energy and cost-saving opportunities. On-site, expert energy consultations helped identify the potential for businesses to reduce electricity and natural gas usage, which ultimately reduces financial output and environmentally detrimental emissions.

Efficient properties

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing through MinnPACE helps commercial building owners invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront costs. MinnPACE is a division of the Saint Paul Port Authority and Minnesota’s largest PACE financing provider.