By understanding our human relationship to Earth in a genuine way, we can take positive action.
Education
Explore a wide range of environmental topics—birds, mammals, geology, ecology, and environmental principles—through engaging indoor or outdoor programs, often integrated with energy education.
Connection
Experience “Energy and Life” walks, dynamic indoor presentations, and hands-on energy bike activities, along with our new “Birds & Energy” initiative with the Boulder County Audubon Society.
Consultation
Receive expert guidance on creating and implementing interdisciplinary educational experiences, including innovative use of schoolyards and buildings to enrich learning across subjects.
Exploration
Discover pathways to a green economy by helping individuals of all ages pursue careers that match their skills, passions, and commitment to a sustainable future.
EDUCATION
Geo sapiens offers engaging programs that bring environmental learning to life. Participants can explore topics such as birds, mammals, geology, ecology, and environmental principles in both indoor and outdoor settings, often woven together with energy education. Through interactive experiences like “Energy and Life” walks, dynamic presentations, energy bike activities, and the new “Birds & Energy” initiative with the Boulder County Audubon Society, learners gain a deeper understanding of the vital connections between the natural world and human energy use.
CONNECTION
Geo sapiens helps students see how environmental and energy principles connect to every career path. While many programs are designed for high school students, workshops and activities are also available for learners of all ages—from elementary school through adulthood. The goal is to empower individuals to contribute to a green economy in ways that align with their own interests and strengths. Through the Green Business Mentor Program, students are connected with local businesses that are continually improving their sustainability practices, gaining real-world insight into how careers can support a healthier planet. Boulder County businesses are invited to join the Green Business Mentor List and partner with students and teachers in shaping a more sustainable future.
EXPLORATION
Geo sapiens invites learners to explore the idea of the Earth-wise Human through lectures, guided walks, and meaningful conversations. These experiences bring together new scientific insights about Earth as a living system with cultural perspectives—both ancient and emerging—that view humanity as part of the web of life. Led by an earth scientist and storyteller, participants are encouraged to see themselves as Geo sapiens, reimagining our role in creating a sustainable economy and a future in balance with the planet.
“Geo sapiens; The Earth-wise Human” (LINK NEEDED)
Solar Today Magazine entitled Geo sapiens; The Earth-wise Human Creating a Sustainable Economy. (LINK NEEDED)
CONSULTATION
Geo sapiens offers consulting services to help schools and organizations bring interdisciplinary education to life. This includes guidance on integrating environmental and energy principles across subjects, as well as innovative use of schoolyards and buildings as living classrooms. Founder Martin Ogle helped pioneer schoolyard education at Tuckahoe Elementary School in Arlington, VA—an approach that has remained a vital part of the school’s educational offerings since 1996. Through consulting, he shares this expertise to support educators in creating meaningful, place-based learning experiences tailored to their communities.