2024 Sustainable Communities Summit: Linking Up with Local Sustainability
Saturday, May 18
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eastside Branch Library and Pedrick Pond Park
1583 Pedrick Rd.
The Leon County Sustainable Communities Summit gathers members of the community together to explore effective approaches and reliable resources for personal and local sustainability practices. Collaborate with experts, both professional and individual, and join in the opportunity to share your own experience while learning from others.
Join the Office of Sustainability on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eastside Branch Library and Pedrick Pond Park to engage with people and resources in pursuit of a greener Leon County.
Event day tip: Bring a blanket or camp chair for additional seating options while enjoying presentations and lunch!
Register for the 2024 Summit!
For more information, contact the Office of Sustainability at Sustainability@LeonCountyFL.gov or 850-606-5021.
2024 Summit Program
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Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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Welcome and refreshments. |
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Session 1: 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
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Outdoor Presentation - Resource Input Session, Leon County Office of Sustainability
Indoor Presentation - Expanding the 3 R's, Part 1: Using What We Have (Reduce, Reuse, Repair), Hydr0swap
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Session 2: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
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Outdoor Presentation - Locally Sprouted: Eat, Grow, Buy, Native Nurseries, Leon County Extension, and Red Hills Online Market
Indoor Presentation - Expanding the 3 R's, Part 2: Where Does Our Stuff Go? (Recycle, Rot), Marpan, Leon County Household Hazardous Waste, and reCap Biochar
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Session 3: 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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Outdoor Presentation - Reconnecting Humans and Nature, Meghan Mick
Indoor Presentation - Understanding Sustainability: Youth Perspectives, GenCLEO and Compost Community
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| Lunch Social: Noon - 1 p.m. |
Social hour for person-to-person engagement while lunch is provided.
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