Meet Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds at Booth 324
Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds is a leader in creating natural playgrounds and green spaces. We want to share our expertise in playground design and nature play globally. Our team, comprised of award-winning designers, architects, planners, and educators, is committed to enhancing children’s experiences in outdoor environments that nurture their development through immersive nature-based experiences.
We will be at the 2026 Thrive NAIS Conference in the at Booth 324 and we want to meet YOU!
Our mission is to connect 1M children to nature every day by 2030!
Thrive 2026, the annual conference hosted by NAIS, is a gathering of independent school leaders aimed at fostering connections, exploring new ideas, inspiring one another, and rejuvenating their spirits. This is your chance to acquire fresh insights, forge valuable relationships, and depart energized to lead with joy and intention.
Morgan Scoville – Head of School, The Fay School
From Anxious to Anchored: Rewilding Schools Through Leadership, Sensory Learning & Community Culture - Feb 27, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
- Adam Bienenstock, Re-Nature Foundation
- Morgan Scoville, The Fay School
Amid rising student and teacher anxiety, this interactive workshop invites heads of school, division leaders, counselors, admissions directors, and educators to reimagine school well-being through nature-based, sensory learning. Join to explore “rewilding” the school landscape—turning chicken coops, forest classrooms, and sensory experiences into resilience-building tools. Learn how outdoor immersion, data-driven storytelling, and stakeholder communication transformed The Fay School’s culture and community. Leave with practical strategies, sensory engagement tool kits, and proven approaches to reduce anxiety, improve attention, and build a joyful, connected school environment.
Resources to Download
OutClass™ Lookbook
ECE & Childcare Lookbook
Nature's Instruments Component Catalog
Natural Playground FAQs
Our Bienenstock Team
Our team at Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds firmly believes in the powerful impact of nature in nurturing the growth and development of children. We are committed to the idea that interaction with the natural world can mold and support the future generation of environmental caretakers.
John El-Raheb
CEO
