“My climate action plan is to promote the Oberlin Winter Market digitally”
“What made the climate strike great is that College students supported Highschool students and vice versa”
“It’s a privilege and an honor to work in Ohio’s first green fire station and for a community that takes great pride in sustainability”
“Oberlin’s history includes abolitionists and the underground railroad and the Wellington Slave Rescue. I think that spirit is still here”
“I really appreciate that the Oberlin community really does talk the talk and walk the walk on environmental issues and community engagement”
“To me, Oberlin has always had a little touch of nature; we connect to things differently”
“It's important to take care of the environment because right now, there's a lot of pollution. This hurts the plants and animals, which hurts us because we lose our food”
“Oberlin is a great town for families - it’s easy to get around and get to know people. Everyone is so friendly!”
“Climate change is the most important issues facing our generation”
“Sustainability is saving the planet, and everybody has to have a part of that”
“It's joyful to bring students with me and see the self-esteem that the [Grafton] men are gaining through music”
“I think it’s really cool that we’re a green fire department and we’re doing what we can to actually save the environment”
“In uncertain situations, we find comfort in each other”
“Giving tours of the house is such a wonderful way of engaging with the local community as well as visitors from outside Oberlin”
“I was imprinted with Oberlin. You say college? I say Oberlin”
If you teach kids about electricity and water conservation early on they are likely to form good habits that last!
“When the threat is close to home, then people care”
“Reaching out to others is a big part of what First church and other United Church of Christ churches are all about”
“The goal of the Experience Oberlin website is to help both visitors and locals understand all the neat stuff going on in this little city!”
“I love the learning garden because all the plants are fresh, and delicious too – especially the raspberries”