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This pioneering book has been translated and extended from Norwegian, which provides the original context for this exploration of place-based environmental education where the keywords are growth and community. This growth takes place in multiple dimensions, both human and ecological, for instance in the garden. The place itself is situated within a landscape, out of which the culture grows and which exercises influence in its turn. The curriculum itself is anchored in place as national is transformed into local and children are taught to look after vegetables, animals and each other. This creates a widening circle into the locality, cultivating community and compassion in the process and providing a place for participation, engagement, evolution and transformation. The book describes the Aurland model before moving on to discuss themes such as creativity, cooperation, integrity, and seeking meaning. The final part explores different aspects of ecopreneurship and the emergence of an international movement based on the kind of inspiring educational example provided in this case study.