“As a Conservatory student working for the OES, one of my goals was reaching Conservatory students who might not think about sustainability already”
“It’s always heartening to hear about tutors who have gone on to teaching programs”
“Communities are sustained in everyday interactions and person-to-person networks that make life easier and more enjoyable”
“Climate change is the most important issues facing our generation”
“I want people to appreciate all the love that goes on behind the scenes in terms of understanding and working with one another”
“To quote Kermit the Frog, "It ain't easy being green"”
“Every house in Oberlin could use caulking, air sealing, and insulation”
“Our climate action plan serves as a roadmap for transitioning to a climate positive community”
“Being part of a community isn’t just about where you live or who you know. It’s about being a part of something bigger – being someone bigger”
“Pure and clean is what we strive for...everything you see is sustainable from the spoons...to what's in our cabinets”
“My Climate Action Plan is to live close to work”
“We have to take care of the environment because this is the only Earth we have to live on!”
“I like to feel that I am contributing to the artistic community of Oberlin, while making a living doing what I love to do”
“We’ve gone from fluorescent light bulbs to LED because we are concerned about what our carbon footprint looks”
“I really appreciate that the Oberlin community really does talk the talk and walk the walk on environmental issues and community engagement”
“All of the restaurants in Oberlin are great”
“As you live in a community, you should think about what you do and how it affects other people”
“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”
“Oberlin is just a fantastic little place; you get to know everybody and everybody gets to know you. You’re not looked at as being different or strange”
“Studying Environmental Communication motivated me to take a summer internship with Iowa Public Radio, where I focused on environmental issues”