Through understanding our human relationship to Earth in a genuine way, we can take positive action.
Mission
Geo sapiens was founded to integrate environmental education, energy education and job readiness / ALL Careers of the future. The name, “Geo sapiens” captures the idea that human beings are seamlessly connected to Earth’s living systems. Understanding this enables us – especially young people – to take actions and make decisions that strengthen human communities and living systems upon which all life depends. Let’s become Geo sapiens - Earth-wise Humans!
Why this matters
Environmental and energy challenges are reshaping our world. Yet environmental and energy literacy is often treated as a sidelight rather than a foundational skill. Through the ALL Careers Approach, Geo sapiens helps students see that sustainability can be integrated into every career of the future.
Values
Interconnection – Recognizing humanity as part of Earth’s seamless continuum of life.
Integration – Uniting environmental, energy, and career readiness education into one approach.
Engagement – Making sustainability learning fun, interactive, and meaningful.
Youth Empowerment – Equipping the next generation to care for the planet and thrive.
Creativity & Wonder – Inspiring deeper connections through the blend of science, art, and emotion.
Main areas of Geo sapiens’ work
· The ALL Careers Approach to Education – integrating environmental and energy literacy into every career of the future
· Environmental and Energy Education – connecting ecological principles, energy systems, climate solutions, and careers.
· Building Earth-wise Understanding – helping people understand ourselves and human systems as part of Earth’s living systems. The metaphor of “Geo sapiens” is often used to capture this idea.
Martin Ogle is the founder of Geo sapiens and a lifelong advocate for environmental education and sustainability. Over the course of his career, he has served as Chief Naturalist for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, Founder of Entrepreneurial Earth LLC, and Education Coordinator for Lafayette (CO) Open Space. He has also served on the boards of numerous environmental and community organizations, earning awards in sustainability and education.
Deeply influenced by formative years spent in Korea, Martin brings a global and culturally rich perspective to his work. He has delivered public talks in Korea exploring humanity’s shared story and has led creative programs such as Gaia in Mind, which blends poetry, music, and science to inspire deeper connections between people and the natural world. His educational programs serve audiences of all ages, with a particular focus on youth career readiness and the integration of environmental and energy literacy.
At the heart of Martin’s vision is the “big idea of Geo sapiens”: that by genuinely understanding humanity’s relationship to Earth—through science, culture, and emotion—we can take meaningful, positive action to meet the environmental and social challenges of our time. This belief continues to guide his work in fostering learning that is engaging, creative, and transformative.
About the Founder – Martin Ogle
