“Oberlin has been very welcoming. My kids love the fact that their friends in school are their neighbors at home”
“We’re excited to learn how Oberlin explores the environmental side of things through the school and community”
“I do things that are good for the environment — ‘sustainability’ is taking actions to make the world better for the future and for everybody else”
“It is important for kids of all ages to engage in sustainable habits because it is preparing them for what they should be doing in the future”
“I feel proud and a strong sense of community when everyone around me is focused on Ecolympics”
“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 think that's the biggest impact we can have; small efforts can make a big difference!”
“Oberlin is very environmentally aware. That's one of the great things about us”
“Teenagers want to do what everyone else is doing - caring about the environment can spark a chain reaction, especially in younger students”
“Children share what they learn about energy efficiency, electrification and solar energy. People talking and listening brings about change”
“We’re spreading the word about Ecolympics to get more students to conserve energy and water”
“I think it is wonderful anytime there is a concerted effort to increase awareness and promote environmental action”
“In the new elementary school, kids can see how much of their electricity is coming from solar. That's exciting!”
“One of the things that completely surprised me is how sustainability-minded the Oberlin Community is”
“I'm excited to bring Ecolympics back. It was a really nice part of my elementary school!”
“That's something we can do: help children gain knowledge and think, wow, I'm seeing things differently”
“During Ecolympics we did a walk and bike to school day which was a great opportunity to do better with my health!”
“In the schools the energy levels are tracked — that’s really cool”
“Ecolympics does a good job showing kids how to be more conscious of resource use. It’s a very effective way to think about things!”
“Starting young and getting young people involved is important. Soon, they're going to be in charge”