Adam is an internationally acclaimed 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.

For years, Adam has been at the forefront of a movement that aims to authentically connect children to nature. He has traveled globally 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. 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.

Recognizing the need to take his mission even further, Adam stepped down as CEO of Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds to launch the Re-Nature Foundation—a force for good dedicated to creating a forest at every school and ensuring teachers have the tools and training to use it.

Adam lives and works at the nexus between soil health, education and the ever-expanding field of nature play, his goal being to connect as many children to nature as possible.