National Autism Acceptance Month

Leon County Government celebrates autism and neurodiversity during National Autism Acceptance Month with art exhibits, a resource fair, music therapy, and sensory story times for all ages and abilities from the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System. Topical book lists and movie watchlists give citizens the opportunity to learn more about neurodiversity and the experience of living on the spectrum.

See a complete list of resources and events from the Leon County Public Library at LeonCountyLibrary.org/Celebration. 

Lake Henrietta Shoreline Clean Up

Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a service-day clean up at Lake Henrietta. Volunteers will work together to beautify the lake's shoreline by removing litter while learning about how the County protects our waterways year round.

Register to volunteer at LeonCountyFL.gov/LakeCleanUp.

Spring Home Expo

Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Leon County Cooperative Extension, 615 Paul Russell Road

Join Leon County Government for the Spring Home Expo featuring informational workshops and demonstrations for homeowners, homebuyers, and renters. Attendees can enjoy:

• Workshops on buying and maintaining your home, heir property, and more.
• Do-it-yourself demonstrations with tips to grow a sustainable garden, prepare your home and family for an emergency, and more.
• Great giveaways to spruce up your home.

Breakfast will be provided.

Register for this free event at LeonCountyFL.gov/HomeExpo.

Fertilize with Care for Plants and the Environment

Fertilizers can be an important tool to maintain a beautiful, healthy landscape. Unfortunately, inappropriate use of fertilizers can lead to degradation of local water bodies. Too much fertilizer can also reduce the health of plants, either through fertilizer burn or additional pests and diseases. As the weather warms up, homeowners and lawn care professionals should follow fertilizer best practices to save money, plants, and the environment.

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

Retire Old Rubber With 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 to reduce mosquito breeding grounds. Now through Friday, May 26, 2023, citizens can drop off old tires for free at the following Leon County facilities:

• Leon County Solid Waste Facility, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy.
• Rural Waste Center – Woodville, 549 Henry Jones Rd.
• Rural Waste Center – Fort Braden, 2485 East Joe Thomas Rd.
• Rural Waste Center – Miccosukee, 13051 Miccosukee Rd.