Creek Week Creek Week is an annual event organized by a committee of local schools, businesses, agencies and watershed groups to celebrate the importance of our urban nature areas with volunteer work and educational events. Activities typically include tree planting, creek and open space clean up, removal of invasive plant species, and other maintenance in and around creeks and watersheds. Click here to find out how to volunteer for Creek Week.
	Hot Chili & Cool Cars Hosted by the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the City of Rocklin and local businesses, Hot Chili & Cool Cars is an annual event held in September where more than 100 classic car owners and dozens of chili cooks compete for a variety of prizes. While the chili and cars are the stars of the show, there are plenty of other activities for the family to enjoy. Examples from past events include bobbing for jalapenos, chili eating, water balloon and hula hoop contests, face painting and, of course, live music. To sign up for chili booth, craft booth, business booth, or enter a classic car, please contact the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce at 916.624.2548, e-mail info@rocklinchamber.com or visit their website at www.rocklinchamber.com.
	Collecting and Planting Acorns Each year from August to November depending on the species of oak, the native oak trees in Rocklin produce an abundant crop of acorns. These acorns will become some of our future heritage oaks with the help of volunteers and city staff. Staff identify oak trees that are native to the Rocklin area and when the acorns are beginning to drop.
Usually the first 5 to 10% of the acorns that fall are often insect-infested and not suitable for collection. When the good acorns start to fall, a portion of these acorns are collected for propagation and future planting within the city. Not all acorns are collected; the acorns left behind will provide food for wildlife and some will propagate on their own! Timing is important and there are only a few days that acorns can be collected for each tree. Keep checking this website for a collection date, time and location. If you miss the collection day, do not feel bad, there will be scheduled dates in late summer and early fall where you can volunteer to plant the acorns in growing containers. You can also volunteer in the early spring to plant oak trees in different areas of the city. If you are interested in participating in an acorn collection or planting event, please contact Public Works at 916.625.5500 or keep checking this website for updates.