Fallen leaves are a vital part of the ecosystem: they provide coverage for delicate ground plants during cold weather and are an incubation area for many native insect species that are rapidly disappearing, such as fireflies and moths.

Clearing leaves is expensive, and we all know Earlham needs to save money, yet we see the grounds crew clearing fallen leaves nearly every day.

Sign this petition to tell Earlham that we, students, faculty, staff, and alumni, want to Leave the Leaves on campus, and save money and the environment at the same time.