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Adam Bienenstock • Natural Playgrounds: The Science and Irony behind an Obvious Climate Solution

Adam is an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, designer, researcher and advocate of nature-based play spaces, and the founder of Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds. He believes that an authentic connection to nature is paramount to a better future for our children, communities, and planet; he is eager to make moves and inspire action. Adam lives and works at the nexus between health, education and the ever-expanding field of nature play, his goal being to connect as many children to nature as possible. He has traveled internationally to collaborate on the creation of everything from national parks to outdoor classroom designs, and to speak about topics spanning human health, child development, environmental regeneration, and natural playground design. His advocacy work has taken him across the globe, inspiring action and challenging the status quo. Adam’s expertise in the realm of natural playgrounds is unparalleled; his resume includes collaborations with cities across Canada and the US, partnerships with both the Government of Canada and the Government of Australia, and various projects for the US Armed Forces. He has served on numerous advisory committees, among them the Green Schools National Network, the International Association of Nature Pedagogy, the Canadian Wildlife Federation. The rise in screen time has led to a significant decrease in green time; most children today lack opportunities to engage with nature or cultivate curiosity about the natural world. This departure from nature has largely contributed to the mental health crisis faced by our youth, the rise of obesity & inactivity rates, weakened immune health, and more; it has created a disjointed sense of environmental stewardship and global community. Operating at the nexus of playground design, child development, human health, and environmental science, Adam illustrates why we need to act now to reconnect our children with nature and regenerate our planet. He is adamant that connection to nature is not a problem to solve, but the solution to the biggest challenges we face today. Adam shares compelling research and anecdotal evidence that underscores the many ways that greening school environments can enhance children's development, improve human health, and promote environmental regeneration. He integrates natural playground equity, early childhood development, natural playground design to mitigate the heat island effect & regenerate biodiversity, the fascinating link between the soil & gut microbiomes, and the endless benefits of connecting children to nature year-round.