“I came to Oberlin not knowing a lot and I’m going to leave knowing a whole lot more”
“Composting is something my wife and I have been doing for a long time”
“Participating, showing up, and being present for what you stand for is very important”
“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”
“Building community cohesion is about reaching out to a person you would not have otherwise met, expressing mutual interest, and sharing stories”
“I think around here, a business has to be diverse and serve different functions to sustain itself and we definitely do that”
“It'’s really about continuously building or beautifying the Oberlin situation”
“Giving tours of the house is such a wonderful way of engaging with the local community as well as visitors from outside Oberlin”
“We have to tell people in power that climate change is happening now and they need to pay attention”
“I'm committed to saving energy. I want to find a job where I can help the environment”
“Oberlin’s Green Room program helps me let my peers know I care about being sustainable”
“I love the learning garden because all the plants are fresh, and delicious too – especially the raspberries”
“Sustainability is saving the planet, and everybody has to have a part of that”
“Artistic expression during a time of physical confinement brings a sense of freedom, revives our spirits, and brings joy”
“This has always felt like a very beautifully laid out city. [Nature] is definitely a very valuable part of the community”
“In order to make bigger impact in the world, we have to have smarter consumers”
“Other people care about climate change and are working towards solutions – it's okay to feel optimistic!”
“I see beauty in the flowers downtown and their bright colors”
“I’m glad that Oberlin has been on the forefront of climate action”
“In the meadow, it was quiet. It was nice to look at the flying things.”