“I don't waste food because I take risks and try new things. Risk-takers eat things that may not be your favorite, but are good for you”
“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”
“Everybody helps everybody in Oberlin”
“My climate action plan is to design, build, and advocate for solar power”
“People seem very receptive to environmentalism in Oberlin”
“Oberlin is a small town with a diverse population”
“The entire city of Oberlin will have 86% renewable electricity by 2016”
“Positive change is not immediate; change is a gradual process”
“I like to feel that I am contributing to the artistic community of Oberlin, while making a living doing what I love to do”
“My work feels rewarding because I know I’m helping people eat and plant healthy food”
“It is thrilling to see my college students learn from middle school students...how profound they are, how nuanced they are, how brave they are”
“I love cultural events, and those are going on all the time in Oberlin”
“In uncertain situations, we find comfort in each other”
“The frog pond and swing by Finney Chapel remind me of how much I love Oberlin”
“We need to combine personal changes and societal changes to make the impact that is necessary”
“I really love learning about how special Oberlin is by talking with community members”
“Oberlin has always been at the forefront of important issues of the day. The challenge of climate change is no different”
“It’s one thing to know the definition of resilience, it’s another to hear about ways that people are actually being resilient, and what being resilience means to them”
“There was a time when at every relative’s house I went to, there was a fruit tree in the front yard - either apple, blackberry, or cherry”
“I’ve lived or worked in Oberlin my entire life. Everywhere I go I can always sit down and talk with somebody. I love that!”