“The entire city of Oberlin will have 86% renewable electricity by 2016”
“I got better at being reflective because I had to reflect on animal adaptations to complete my Ecocolumn”
“In the Oberlin-Wellington rescue Oberlin residents helped free the escaped slave John Price. We walked that same route to celebrate the 150th anniversary”
“Children share what they learn about energy efficiency, electrification and solar energy. People talking and listening brings about change”
“To apply what you're taught about in the classroom makes for a much deeper learning experience”
“I like living in a place where people are mindful of the environment, and keep it in the forefront of the community is cool and unique”
“99.9% of the residents have the goal of making sure that this planet is here for our children and grandchildren”
“Oberlin is vibrant and growing because of all of the ideas that come out of the community”
“My climate action plan is walking more than driving”
“Oberlin's solar array is an example of the college's efforts in sustainability”
“I look to be a leader in energy consciousness and give recommendations to other fire departments”
“Using the EV rentals gave my friends and I the ability to go out, clear our minds and get some fresh air!”
“What’s similar about COVID and climate change? What each one of us does individually affects the whole. We're all in this together. We're all connected”
“Having a garden is definitely a super power!”
“I think the whole community is really also beginning to embrace environmentalism and it is a community process of bringing awareness about taking care of the community here that will help us affect surrounding communities and the world”
“I'm learning so much every time I volunteer and I’m answering questions I didn’t know I had”
“Hurt no living thing, nor butterfly, nor squirrel”
“Covid has been very challenging. Climate change is going to bring on new challenges”
“I think field trips are a good way to learn facts about plants and animals that live here in Oberlin”
“As a Conservatory student working for the OES, one of my goals was reaching Conservatory students who might not think about sustainability already”