Since childhood I have been fascinated with the more than human world. It is central to who I am. Whenever possible I spend my time in wild places backpacking, hiking, and hanging out. I am the author of A Sense of Place, Teaching Children about the Environment with Picture Books and Think Green, Books and Activities for Kids, as well as over 100 articles on environmental education and essays about personal experiences in the outdoors. I live on Long Island with my wife, Karen, and two sons, Zack and Scott. I have been working as an environmental educator for 30 years and currently teach middle school science at Friends Academy, a Quaker school on Long Island, NY.