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The 4th International Summit on Earth science, Civil and Environment Engineering will take place in Berlin, Germany on September 14–15, 2026, gathering researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders to accelerate resilient infrastructure and environmental solutions.
Overview

The summit will be a cross sector platform for Earth system science, civil and structural engineering, and environmental technologies, designed to translate cutting edge research into scalable projects and policy impact, with sessions linking geoscience evidence, engineered interventions, and sustainability outcomes for cities and regions.

Program highlights

Keynotes from global pioneers, interactive workshops, technical symposia, and a juried poster forum will showcase advances from geohazard monitoring to low carbon materials and circular construction. Hands on labs and problem solving roundtables will target implementation pathways tied to SDG priorities and climate neutral urban development. Curated networking will link early career researchers with mentors across academia, government, and industry for collaboration and career growth.

Core themes
• Earth Systems and Geohazards: forecasting, early warning, and risk communication for earthquakes, landslides, floods, and coastal change.
• Sustainable Materials and Construction: low carbon cement, steel alternatives, reuse, and digital fabrication for circularity.
• Smart, Climate Neutral Cities: energy systems, mobility, district heating, and nature based solutions aligned with city level targets.
• Water, Climate, and Environmental Quality: urban hydrology, watershed restoration, contamination control, and data driven monitoring.
• Geospatial Intelligence and AI: remote sensing, digital twins, and decision support for planning and emergency management.
• Earth and environmental scientists advancing observation, modeling, and mitigation strategies.


We look forward to welcoming you to Berlin in 2026 for an unforgettable convergence of ideas and action.

Regards,
Karthik S

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Pebble Hill invites the public to a special curator-led tour of the exhibition Pebble Hill Plantation: A 200-Year Legacy with Curator Lori Curtis.

This guided tour will spotlight the women of Pebble Hill and their leadership in family life, community engagement, health, education, and the arts. Guests will enjoy stories and view objects that are rarely shared with the public, offering fresh insight into the lasting impact of these remarkable women.

Following the program, guests are welcome to bring a sack lunch to enjoy on their own on the porch of the
Main House. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance at pebblehill.com

Hosted at Railroad Square - THE place to go to support creative LOCAL businesses!
First Fridays @ Railroad Square is a recurring monthly event, and a long-time favorite of Tallahassee residents.
All are invited to come enjoy a lively yet relaxed evening of perusing open galleries and creative micro-businesses, sampling local food, and connecting with our unique community.
There is so much to experience at Railroad Square! From vintage and antiques, to specialty stores and fine art, a non-profit theater, an authentic pinball arcade, a non-profit bookstore, a cult cinema…there’s truly something for everyone!
You should come to First Friday if you like:
- One-of-a-kind Community Atmosphere
- Delicious food and beverages, like Halisi Africa, Flamingoz, Reggae Rails, numerous food trucks, and more!
- Creative local goods
- Music
- Some of the best people watching in the city
*Wear walking shoes! Roads close by 6pm to ensure pedestrian safety. After that time, you will need to park along FAMU Way or another location and walk (or call a Capital City PediCab!). We encourage carpooling and drop-offs.
*First Friday happens RAIN OR SHINE. Even if it rains, the rain almost never lasts the whole evening...so come on out!

Join us for our 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! A time-honored tradition, Easter was historically celebrated with a picnic, games, and time for fellowship with all who worked here. Today, Easter at Pebble Hill continues the celebration with games, food, and fun activities. It is a day for families and friends to enjoy the beauty of Pebble Hill and celebrate Easter in the tradition of the Hannas and Irelands.

All of the fun and festivities are held on our Main Grounds.

There are three age groups for our egg hunts:

2–4-year-olds

5-7year-olds

8-10 year-olds

Tickets on sale February 24th at noon. . Deadline to purchase tickets is March 31st.

Tickets are $5 for children, $10 for adults, FREE for children 1 year and under.

Link to purchase boxed lunches from JB Crumbs to be enjoyed anywhere on our beautiful Grounds. https://square.link/u/XKBAsZyb

Boxed lunches must be ordered by March 31st.

Join our talented horticulturist and floral designer, Laura Strickland, for a morning of fresh spring flowers and fun! Create your own stunning arrangement of spring blooms and fresh greenery to proudly display in your home. All supplies and materials for the workshop are included. Participants are asked to bring your own gardening gloves and pruning shears to cut your plant material to size.


For more information, please contact: Kitty Spivey, 229-227-5378, kspivey@pebblehill.com

Where Creativity Meets Code — No Experience Required.

Join us at Domi Station for the first-ever Codeless Vibathon, a one-day creative technology experience designed to unlock your imagination in the age of AI. Whether you’re a student, artist, designer, or entrepreneur, this is your chance to explore how human creativity and machine intelligence can build the future—together.

Over the course of 12 hours, participants will form teams, learn foundational creative AI tools, and bring their ideas to life across four expressive tracks:

🎨 Static — Image Generation
🎞️ Movement — Animation
🎵 Sound — Music & Audio Creation
💻 Vibe — Interactive / No-Code Experiences
Each track is guided by experts from The Bureau of Creative Intelligence and Domi Station, culminating in a 4-hour team build session and live showcase where teams present their creations for awards and recognition.

The evening concludes with Codeless After Dark, a community mixer featuring music, visuals, and networking with Tallahassee’s creative and tech communities.

Event Details
🕘 Date & Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM

📍 Location: Domi Station, Tallahassee, FL

👥 Capacity: Limited to 75 participants (15 teams of 5)

Experience the Future of Creativity
No code. No limits. Just imagination, collaboration, and the power of human creativity amplified by AI.

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Playwriting Festival of Original Works, presented by Friends with the Write Stuff, taking place April 24–26, 2026 at the Theatre Tallahassee Studio (1861 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303).

This three-day Festival celebrates new voices and bold storytelling through staged readings of original short and full-length plays.

Attendees will experience fresh scripts, meet working playwrights, and gain insight into the creative process behind new plays. The Festival highlights creativity in action and celebrates the power of new stories on stage. Full schedule and ticket details will be announced soon. Proceeds support the Theatre Tallahassee Youth Education Program.

Playwrights: Share Your Story
The Festival is also seeking participating writers. Whether you’re a budding or an established playwright, if you have a story to tell, we want to hear it. Friends with the Write Stuff is currently accepting submissions of 10–15-minute plays to be considered for staged readings as part of the Festival.

Submission deadline: March 20, 2026
Submission form link: https://tinyurl.com/44jsbs4n

About Friends with the Write Stuff:
Friends with the Write Stuff—with current core members Bev DeMello, Michelle R. Nickens, Bert A. Mitchell and Danielle Wirsansky—is a dynamic collective of writers who gather regularly to foster creativity and support each other's craft. The group’s original members were inspired to begin taking their pieces to the next level through staged readings following a 2022 playwrights Q&A session hosted by Theatre Tallahassee. The following year, their first staged reading event was held at the Monticello Opera House. Friends with the Write Stuff provides a nurturing environment for playwrights at various stages of their careers, from budding talents to seasoned professionals. During their meetings, members share drafts of their latest works, offer constructive feedback, and brainstorm ideas. They also organize staged readings, helping members refine their work and gain exposure. United by a common love for the theatre, Friends with the Write Stuff is dedicated to promoting creativity and excellence in playwriting.

Students, families, and community members are invited to dine for a cause as Smalls Sliders partners with Dance Marathon at Florida State University (DM at FSU) for a special Giveback Night. During the event timeframe, 10% of all sales will be donated to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and help provide critical care, resources, and support for children in need. Guests planning to participate should simply mention they are there for the Giveback Night when ordering to ensure their purchase is included in the donation.

Dance Marathon at FSU is one of the university’s largest student-run philanthropic organizations, uniting hundreds of students each year to raise funds and awareness for pediatric patients and their families. Their efforts make a meaningful impact both on campus and in the broader community.

Guests can enjoy Smalls’ cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and hand-spun milkshakes while supporting a powerful student-led cause.

Join us for an author meet & greet with Cristian Delgado, Jacob Willis, and Jay Newman.


ABOUT AS THE LEAVES FALL
In a quiet coastal town in Maine, Autumn’s life looks settled—steady routines, close friends, and a relationship built on comfort. But when a stranger arrives, the balance she’s worked so hard to maintain begins to crack. Glances linger. Secrets surface. And the truths she’s avoided grow impossible to ignore.

ABOUT CRISTIAN
Cristian is an avid reader with a background in poetry. He wanted As the Leaves Fall to have layers, so the reader can read it again to find things they might have missed. He says there is a lot of himself in this book: things he’s told people, and things he wishes someone told him.


ABOUT ATAXIA
Jason Graves thought leaving the Miami Police Department after the most intense assignment of his career would give him the peace he desperately needed. Transferring to the quiet town of Ashmere, he hopes to start fresh. But when a gruesome crime shatters the town’s calm, Jason is pulled into a nightmare far beyond anything he has faced. As the line between reality and illusion blurs, he must navigate a terrifying world where nothing is as it seems.

ABOUT JACOB WILLIS
Jacob is a Florida-based horror author. Born in Miami and now living in Tallahassee, he draws inspiration from psychological tension, unsettling atmospheres, and the fragile edges of sanity and perception. A triplet and second-degree black belt in Taekwondo, Jacob brings discipline and intensity to his writing. While pursuing a career in air traffic control, he continues to write in his spare time, exploring psychological and cosmic horror.


ABOUT THE WAYS WOMEN READ
In The Ways Women Read, Dr. Betty Sue Newman takes you on an inspiring journey from a Florida farm to earning her PhD in Literacy Studies—woven together with the powerful stories of Southern women whose lives were forever shaped by reading and writing. Their voices reveal how literacy isn’t just a skill, but a force that builds identity, resilience, and legacy.

ABOUT BETTY SUE & JAY NEWMAN
Betty Sue completed her PhD in Literary Studies at UPenn and went on to teach and consult in many schools in Tallahassee and more over the years. She was the head of Rickards High School’s IB program for 17 years. She and Jay were married for over 60 years. Jay compiled and edited Betty Sue's research to honor her hard work and memory.

Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for support right now, this is a great place to start. Discover resources, ask questions, and take home tools to guide you and your family.

Navigating the Senior Network
Monday, March 2nd, 10:00am-12:00pm
Tallahassee Senior Center Auditorium

This is your one-stop introduction to local aging services and community resources. A live panel discussion will highlight key agencies and provide simple, practical guidance on navigating the aging network.