Adam M. Davis, Naturalist and Geologist: Experience and Service Goals

Service Vision

Adam Davis is pledged in service to the people of the land. His vision is that we as a society cultivate multidisciplinary nature awareness that can enhance our appreciation for natural phenomena and enhance the health and wellbeing of currently living and future generations.

Dr. Davis is dedicated to the application of appropriate geological and ecological information to natural resource management, land use decisions, environmental impact analysis, and movements toward sustainability. He provides the right earth science information and analyses required for the next steps in the learning process or in solving societal problems. He enhances the knowledge of how the earth works in college students and the general public so that they can make informed lifestyle decisions and have a knowledgeable voice in community affairs. Davis helps people understand their connections to the land, environment, and natural resources; helping them develop intentional relationships to the land and its resources. He promotes awareness of environmental impacts of our land uses and lifestyles through understanding of cause and effect in the Earth System. In addition to teaching about the Earth as a system of connected energy movements in the college classroom, he leads spiritually oriented “Connecting with the Land” workshops at healthy living fairs, community events, and various other types of gatherings. He enjoys combining multiple perspectives and techniques to explore integrated, holistic ways of working with nature.