2026 Sustainable Communities Summit
Sustainable Threads: Weaving Paths to Sustainable Living
Saturday, May 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Eastside Branch Library and Pedrick Pond Park
 
Join Leon County Government for the 2026 Sustainable Communities Summit, exploring the theme Sustainable Threads: Weaving Paths to Sustainable Living. Tune into storytelling moments from local sustainability success stories, learn about community resources and programs during engaging sessions, and participate in live demos to gain skills in mending, gardening, and more!

Finally, contribute to the fabric of our community by exploring sustainable topics, gathering cloth patches, and collaborating to form a community quilt!

Learn more about the event and register at LeonCountyFL.gov/Summit.

Celebrating Florida's Emancipation Day
Events, resources, and presentations through the Leon County Public Library System.

Looking Back at Florida Emancipation Day
Hear from educators with the Museum of Florida History as they share insights on key landmarks and the lasting impact of Emancipation Day on the community:

• Tuesday, May 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library, 200 W. Park Ave.

• Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Jane G. Sauls Fort Braden Branch Library, 16327 Blountstown Hwy.

Uncovering the Past: Florida's Hidden History
Attend a screening of "Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots" and hear from director Valerie Scoon of Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts as she shares insights on the region’s overlooked past and its lasting impact:

• Tuesday, May 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library, 200 W. Park Ave.

Learn more about Florida's Emancipation Day at LeonCountyFL.gov/EmancipationDay.

Farm Share Food Distribution

Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m.

Florida Department of Health in Leon County, 2965 Major James Morgan Way

Carter’s Corner, with support from Leon County, is hosting a free food distribution to support Leon County families and residents. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed while supplies last. No registration required.

For more information, contact Carter's Corner at 850-510-6702.

Leon County Tire Amnesty Days
Retire Old Rubber During Tire Amnesty Days

Leon County Government, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is hosting its annual Tire Amnesty Days program, a free tire collection event to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. Going on now through Monday, May 18, 2026, citizens can drop off old tires for free at the following Leon County facilities:

• Leon County Solid Waste Facility, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy.

• Fort Braden Rural Waste Center, 2485 East Joe Thomas Rd.

• Miccosukee Rural Waste Center, 13051 Miccosukee Rd.

• Woodville Rural Waste Center, 549 Henry Jones Rd.

• Leon County Public Works at 1800 N. Blair Stone Rd.

Residents may dispose of up to 24 passenger car tires free of charge. Commercial loads will not be accepted. Tires without rims are preferred.

Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/Mosquito.

Discover Your Local Authors

Hear local authors read from their work across genres at Leon County Library locations and enjoy meet and greets and book signings. Scheduled events include:

Saturday, May 16, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Lake Jackson Branch Library

Saturday, May 30, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Leon County Main Library

Learn more at LeonCountyLibrary.org/LocalAuthors.

Fertilizer Rain Delay in May

The Fertilizer Rain Delay campaign reminds homeowners and professional fertilizer applicators not to apply fertilizer for at least one day ahead of forecasted heavy rain (1 inch or more in 24 hours). Check Leon County social media pages for a reminder to refrain from fertilizing whenever there is heavy rain in the forecast.

Learn more about fertilizer application and best practices at LeonCountyFL.gov/Fertilizer.