About The Author

Peter Kindfield has an MA in Child Development and a PhD in Science Education from UC Berkeley and is certified in Permaculture Design. He’s been a professional educator for over forty years working as a public school teacher and classroom researcher, a lead science staff developer and science coordinator for the NYC Public Schools, a professor of science education for undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and a K–12 teacher and principal of The Farm School in Summertown, TN. Currently, he offers nature-based science classes for children ages 5–14, teaching ecology and nature skills through outdoor play—both a homeschool and after-school program. He also offers consulting services on all aspects of designing and implementing outdoor learning environments, speaks at conferences about nature education, and coordinates The Deep Adaptation Educators group; the Deep Adaptation Forum is a global social network with over 17,000 members committed to responding to the collapse of our eco- and social systems with love.