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On December 4, 2023 the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) and Outdoor Recreation Design Lab hosted our second Inclusive Spaces Audit Workshop. Funded by a grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) , the workshop focused on empowering outdoor recreation providers to make their spaces more inclusive and accessible to a broader range of users. Hosted at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado, our second edition of the workshop was expanded from a half-day format to a full day to incorporate time for understanding key concepts and pre-field observations. Participants were required to submit a short application to attend the ...

On September 7, 2023,, the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals' Executive Director, Rachel Franchina, participated in a workshop about solutions and actions for implementing the BLM's Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation . The workshop was hosted by the BLM's new Congressionally-designated foundation, the Foundation for America's Public Lands . Outdoor recreation is a key focus area for the Foundation and they are committed to supporting the BLM and partners in transforming how people experience outdoor recreation on BLM-managed public lands. The workshop included a mix of presentations and breakout group discussions. BLM and Foundation ...