“Ecolympics gives me a sense of pride”
“I just think Tappan Square is the greatest place in the world”
“The Oberlin Fire Department’s rooftop garden was built with plants specifically selected to slow the flow of water collection on the roof”
“Oberlin is lively, animated, and Entertaining!”
“I find Oberlin’s environmental consciousness empowering”
“There are so many opportunities to save money on energy efficiency! We are trying to make information on local and federal incentives easily accessible”
“I like the idea of bringing climate activism to a local level”
“Teachers in Oberlin City Schools inspired me everyday. Their optimism and willingness to discuss important issues with their students fills me with hope for our future”
“The Oberlin community has invested in its K-12 education, and knows the benefits of teaching young people the principles of positive action”
“My Climate Action Plan is to live close to work”
“I take great pride in Oberlin and Oberlin’s willingness to be responsible”
“I want to bring into the future a culture of support and confidence that helps people grow”
“I got better at being reflective because I had to reflect on animal adaptations to complete my Ecocolumn”
“I’m learning how important it is to get to know the community you are a part of”
“Girls have learned how to take up space, support one another, be involved, create movement, and perform in public”
“It’s very empowering to see so many people our age, and people we can relate to, caring about the environment”
“Oberlin is very walkable and bikeable”
“What made the climate strike great is that college students supported high school students and vice versa”
“There are endless good ideas out there in Oberlin that are waiting to be heard, I want to go hear them”
“It’s a privilege and an honor to work in Ohio’s first green fire station and for a community that takes great pride in sustainability”