“We let nature take its course on our property. We now have lots of woods and it’s teeming with wildlife”

“The Adam Joseph Lewis Center is on the leading edge of alternative ways of living”

“I’m inspired by programs that aim to impact as many people as they can. The Legion Field Community Gardens does that”

“Oberlin is changing. It’s a good time to be in Oberlin. I feel like there are some remarkable things happening”

“In terms of environmentalism, we're ahead of the curve and a good example for other areas”

“Positive change is not immediate; change is a gradual process”

“Our goal at OCS is to provide community members with the resources they need to live in Oberlin in a way that respects their dignity”

“Green spaces plan an important role in climate mitigation and resilience”

“This building rewrote the book on the built environment and has served as a model for a decade and a half”

“My climate action plan is to promote the Oberlin Winter Market digitally”

“Sustainability for me is using the world’s resources in a way where they'll still be there for my grandkids”

“It’s important to act for the earth, but it doesn't have to be in the ways we usually see in media”

“Oberlin has been designated as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 19 years”

“Ohio followed science to flatten our COVID curve; to address the climate crisis in time the federal government has to do the same”

“I want to ensure that future generations can see an old maple tree, breath the fresh air, see grass, see nature”

“The Oberlin Fire Department’s rooftop garden was built with plants specifically selected to slow the flow of water collection on the roof”

“Oberlin has a strong character - it’s not your typical community!”

“In uncertain situations, we find comfort in each other”

“People, animals, and plants can share the earth without hurting each other”

“Concerns about environmental change are important for all of us because we all live in the environment. It impacts us all”