“I want to ensure that future generations can see an old maple tree, breath the fresh air, see grass, see nature”
“It was international, so to have people, thousands of people, perhaps millions, doing this collectively around the world is really powerful”
“All ages and walks of life come to the library... so we can think of environmental action intentionally... help people learn and grow”
“I try to figure out how to walk the talk of sustainability in my own life”
“We have enjoyed so many events in beautiful and historic Oberlin that we wanted our wedding to be here too!”
“Everyone has the ability to rise to the occasion”
“Oberlin is a really creative community”
“Green is one of the words that comes to mind when thinking about Oberlin”
“Oberlin is full of green spaces, a walk or bike ride away, where you can listen to the birds and enjoy the atmosphere”
“The journey in protecting the environment is long. Oberlin has begun, but there’s so much more we could be doing”
“I participated in the climate strike because I believe in youth activism in the environmental movement”
“As part of climate action we want to create a space where voices can be heard”
“I want to make a difference. I want to join groups that want to change the world like I do”
“Environmental Dashboard enables residents to understand their electricity and water consumption, which in turn helps prevent overuse”
“A more environmentally responsible way of living is going to be necessary if we’re really going to protect what we enjoy today”
“In Tappan Square, you sense the history of this place as you’re walking through it. I think the trees in this town are amazing”
“Martin Luther King, Jr. with former Oberlin College President Robert K. Carr after commencement speech”
“I love the complexity of the Oberlin community -- peel it back like an onion and you find many different layers”
“Ecolympics shows that people from all over, working together, can have an impact”
“I am vegetarian because of how the meat industry contributes to climate change”