What is GAIA?

As a part of Greek mythology- Gaia is basically the personification of the Earth. Gaia was known as the goddess of the Earth and the mother of Cronus and the Titans. Although she is known by many names, her basic principles have been upheld through the ages. The so called Gaia Hypothesis proposing that the biosphere and physical components of Earth are closely related and form an interacting system that maintains itself at a constant state of homeostasis.The idea was origionally proposed in the 1960's by James Lovelock as the "Earth Feedback Hypothesis". It was renamed the Gaia Hypothesis after the mythological deity. The roots of the hypothesis are the view of the Earth as a single organism that in time, will take care of itself if it can.

What we do:

GEO is committed to providing current and relevant information on sustainability, Earth awareness, and renewability in our community. We explore and participate in various activities and community events related to the environment, and our ever changing world climate, seeking opportunities to make a positive impact. Through our members, GEO can help pave the way for a greener Park University as well as a more sustainable way of life.

Where are the meeting held?

We try to meet in a central location on campus that can easily accomodate everyone involved. Sometimes we may hold short meetings at the location of an event or project we are working on. Locations will be announced in advance.

When are meetings held?

Everyone involved in GEO has a hectic schedule (like most other normal people) We try to make meeting times easy for everyone to attend; however, in the event that a meeting is missed, information from that meeting is available to view in our Google Group, The GAIA Earth Club. Everyone is encouraged to join the group as it is the primary outlet for communication in our group.

Who is eligible to join the GAIA Earth Omneity?

Anyone! This is the most exciting part- anyone attending classes at Park University is more than welcome to join us in creating a fun environment to share thoughts and ideas about our planet!

Why would I want to be a part of the GAIA Earth Omneity?

The founders of GEO strive to make a more eco-friendly and environmentally sound way of life part of everyday living. We enjoy being outdoors, creating sustainable practices and of course, having a great time! We get involved in community activities and outings as often as possible. The skills and interests interests of our members trail-building, graphic design, GIS, baking, biking, hiking, photography, various languages, sports, arts and crafts, and films. In other words, we are ordinary people who want to make a difference!

Come and join us! Google Groups/ GAIA Earth Club