Mr.Dan is a landscape architect and permaculture designer who has spent over eight years transforming outdoor spaces into living classrooms where children don't just learn about nature—they become part of it. As an Accredited Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and father to two young explorers, he understands that the most powerful lessons happen when learning feels like play.His unique approach blends practical bushcraft skills, hands-on edible gardening, and deep ecological wisdom into GROW's distinctive curriculum. Whether he's teaching proper knife safety techniques or sharing his grandma's famous salad dressing recipe made from garden-fresh ingredients, Dan operates by a simple philosophy: "The best learning happens when mud gets under fingernails." Driven by his vision to reconnect humans with nature, Dan creates experiences that help children see themselves as caretakers of the earth rather than just visitors to it. Professional Expertise Landscape Architecture & Permaculture Design – Designs regenerative outdoor learning environments that work with nature's patterns, creating self-sustaining spaces where children witness ecological principles in action Eco-Village Design – Develops holistic community spaces that demonstrate sustainable living practices, from water management systems to food forests Curriculum Development – Architects GROW's signature nature-based programs combining forest school methodology, bushcraft fundamentals, and experiential environmental education International School Education – Brings nature connection into formal educational settings, bridging traditional academics with outdoor experiential learning Environmental Activism – Advocates for child-nature connection through program design, community engagement, and sustainable land stewardship practices Forest School Leadership – Level 3 accreditation ensures rigorous safety standards while fostering child-led discovery and calculated risk-taking in natural environments
Phor brings a rare combination of creative vision and hands-on expertise to outdoor education. With over a decade immersed in nature-based learning and an Accredited Level 3 Forest School Practitioner certification, she has mastered the art of making every outdoor experience both safe and transformative. Her background tells a compelling story: seventeen years crafting memorable experiences as a Senior Creative Producer at Leo Burnett, followed by leadership roles as Commercial Director at Rugby School Thailand and Project Director at Wisdom Valley. But it's her ten years practicing Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy farm schooling that truly shapes her approach—grounding high-energy adventures in mindful connection with the natural world. At the heart of everything Phor does is a powerful conviction: "By saving nature, we save humankind." This isn't just a mission statement—it's the driving force behind every program she designs, every child she mentors, and every garden she helps grow.
