“Oberlin is very walkable and bikeable”
“Showing people what they can do and how it matters is super important!”
“Our middle room is like a little living room where you can sit, be comfortable and not worry about anything”
“That's something we can do: help children gain knowledge and think, wow, I'm seeing things differently”
“Communities are living systems. Giving each member a voice so that their impact and influence on the community can be heard is important!”
“Oberlin is very conscious about sustainability and climate change, and anything that is going to help the environment”
“Working to improve the environment empowers me – it helps me know where I stand”
“Oberlin is a community, and as a community, that is how you build without barriers”
“As part of climate action we want to create a space where voices can be heard”
“My climate action plan is using the least amount of synthetic fertilizer possible on the lawn”
“My climate action plan is riding my bike or walking to run errands rather than driving”
“Oberlin as a town and as a college is progressive, forward-thinking, pushing the envelope”
“In terms of keeping Oberlin legendary, I believe there is an expectation for each person involved to take care of its beauty”
“It is imperative that Oberlin focus on improving energy performance in all new and existing buildings”
“I jumped at the chance to be involved with Oberlin’s Underground Railroad project -- I learned this history in the fifth grade and it stuck with me”
“My call to action is to get Oberlin citizens to ask more questions. Be conscious consumers, and be educated”
“My climate action plan is holding my government officials accountable for the decisions they make that impact the climate”
“I’m old school. I don’t buy anything pre-made. It takes more labor to control it from start to finish, but the quality is better”
“We want Oberlin to be a place that businesses look to as doing the right thing -- being mindful of the environment and the people that live in our community”
“Tappan Square, you sense the history of this place as you’re walking through there. I think the trees in this town are amazing”