Testimonials

Regarding a public ALL Careers event organized by Martin - “Connecting Youth and Green Business Mentors in Boulder County” was an inspiring gathering. Produced by Martin Ogle . . . this forum was designed to encourage students to pursue environmental sustainability careers in a wide variety of industries.” John Tayer, President / CEO, Boulder Chamber

Martin presented to my middle school ornithology classes (5th–8th grade) and did an outstanding job! His positive energy, extensive knowledge of birds, and ability to connect with both younger and older students made the experience memorable and meaningful. - Marnie Steele, Curiosity Coach & Teacher Librarian at Meadowlark PK-8, Erie, CO

“Martin's presentation, “Geo sapiens,” at Boulder Public Library was an interdisciplinary showcase of the complexity and serendipity of global interconnectedness. . . . His charismatic delivery and gift for story-telling engaged the audience and left them with a fresh perspective on the world around them.” Matt Fyfe, Living Materials Laboratory Manager, Univ. of Colorado Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering

‘Geo sapiens [and the ALL Careers approach] brings together leadership, environmental stewardship, education and corporate responsibility all rolled into one idea - something we are really missing nowadays.’ (Listen to full comments - click on button at right.) Connor McMullen, ALL Careers Intern, recent graduate of University of Colorado

“My journey with the ALL Careers approach to education began in 2025 when I attended an event that completely transformed my view of a green economy. Hearing how local businesses creatively integrate sustainable practices taught me that environmental literacy is not a niche subject, but a core professional skill for every field. This inspired me to become a Geo sapiens intern, where I helped develop case studies and expand our Green Business Mentor list. By shifting our mindset to embed sustainability into every field, we can create the future we want.” – Taylor Hatch, Junior, Centaurus High School, Lafayette, CO

The ALL Careers approach to education was an incredibly important part of my high school experience as a student intern for four years. It helped broaden my passion for the environment by introducing me to the concept of a green economy and how it must be based on real environmental principles. Outside of activism for climate change, it taught me how to network, public speak, and organize events to share my passion for a climate-healthy future. The ALL Careers approach to education is not only inspirational, but has made me a better student and community member.” - Soren Firestine, Freshman, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

"The Green Business Mentor Program profoundly advanced sustainability at JAX Mercantile. We unlocked incredible support from local businesses and the community. This enthusiasm proved to management that sustainability matters to customers and is good for business and it helped me improve our sustainability efforts across our daily operations. Engaging with youth allowed us to inspire and be inspired by the next generation.” ‍ ‍Colin Patterson, Sustainability Manager at JAX Mercantile, CO

“Where to begin? Simply put, Martin was fantastic. His command of the subject matter, professionalism and enthusiasm for the subject matter were remarkable. The ideas that he presented and invited us to all think about as part of our “Gaia & Indigenous Perspectives on Nature” Symposia series continue to be a topic of conversation in our community and have helped to expand and make important environmental, scientific and philosophical connections for many” – Marisa Diaz-Waian, Executive Director, Merlin CCC, Helena MT

“Martin Ogle has been an incredible partner to Flatirons Elementary, helping us deepen our connection to both the natural world and the unique history of our school. He has also worked closely with our staff to creatively leverage both our outdoor and indoor spaces for meaningful learning experiences. Through his assemblies and career speaker sessions, Martin inspired our students to think about clean energy and environmental stewardship as real and exciting career pathways. I highly recommend Martin’s work to any school community looking to spark authentic learning and a deeper relationship with the world around them.” - Jessica Seevers, Principal, Flatirons E.S., Boulder, CO

Regarding a program on the American Beaver at Front Range Optics, Boulder, CO - "Most people think of beavers as furry tree-chomping animals. What they don't know about is its amazing ingenuity and critical importance to the ecosystem. Martin's "Believin' in Beavers" presentation bridges this gap in a way that's fun, insightful and filled with his vast amounts of personal knowledge. We'd highly recommend it for anyone interested in nature!" - Dave & Lori Kwasnick, Co-owners, Front Range Birding & Optics

Martin Ogle has presented programs and field trips entitled "Energy and Life" for Centaurus High School's Engineering Department for the past 10+ years. This year, recognizing the cross-cutting nature of energy, teachers in other subject areas at Centaurus had Martin speak to their students as well. This included an AP World History Class I teach and art and also language arts classes. In my class, Martin connected energy to many themes and events in history, to a nation's power, and more. His presentation was very engaging and students in all four classes actively contributed to the discussion with questions and opinions. I will be looking to have Martin come back to present next year! - Ayrica Mason, Social Studies Teacher, Centaurus H.S., Lafayette, CO

“Martin Ogle organized a public program entitled “Green Building as Part of a Land Ethic” that made connections between the implementation of green building practices and how we think about our relationship to land and life. We need more programs like this to create an informed citizenry that not only knows about green building methods and technologies but how our human relationship to Earth guides and informs us in green building decisions.” John Salisbury, Architect, Westminster, CO

“Audubon Everglades had a great time hosting Martin Ogle’s Birds & Energy. With curiosity and insight, Martin connected the dots between unlikely topics; the incredible energy adaptations of birds, and our own energy use and its impact on the world around us. Our audience was captivated, and even better, eager to dive deeper. When a program sparks both intrigue and conversation, you know it’s a winner.”

Autumn Kioti Horne, Director of Education + Outreach, Audubon Everglades