“The Oberlin community has invested in its K-12 education, and knows the benefits of teaching young people the principles of positive action”

“In Oberlin we believe, rightly or wrongly, not only that we can change our community, but that we can change the world”

“It is thrilling to see my college students learn from middle school students...how profound they are, how nuanced they are, how brave they are”

“A more environmentally responsible way of living is going to be necessary if we’re really going to protect what we enjoy today”

“You have a built in advantage here at Oberlin, there's a lot of support for environmental changes already and I can point to a lot changes that have already taken place”

“I wrote an article asking Oberlin to restore the trees in Kahn Woods and remove invasive species. The Office of Energy and Sustainability offered to support the initiative, and we're working on envisioning what the land could be”

“Sampling Plum Creek was a great way to learn about water quality! Now I really notice how the Creek is affected by the rain”

“I think I live in one of the most hopeful places in the county”

“There are so many opportunities to be creative as an OES intern, and it’s fun to educate our campus in my own ways.”

“When we have a big event on Tappan Square, we try to compost things and recycle things, it just seems to be a regular part of the conversation”

“City Council created the Sustainable Reserve Fund to finance Climate Action Plan initiatives”

“I’m learning to practice resilience; I may not have control over a situation, but I have control over how I react to it”

“We try to create as little trash as possible each day in the classroom, and we turn the lights off when we leave”

“We have to take care of the environment because this is the only Earth we have to live on!”

“When I’m out of town I find myself treating others like I’m still in Oberlin - saying hi and smiling to people on the street”

“I love gardening because you don't have to go to the store to buy stuff; you just pick it and eat it”

“Whenever you see there’s trash on the floor just pick it up, or if you’re going somewhere that’s nearby don’t use your car”

“It is through conversations with community members that we can learn to understand, empathize and to collectively push forward”

“My climate action plan is to design, build, and advocate for solar power”

“Oberlin gets 25% of its electricity from renewable hydroelectric power”