Community at the Core: New Approaches to Building Connection in Outdoor Spaces

This session will explore innovative strategies for creating welcoming outdoor experiences that engage diverse participants, encourage long-term involvement, and strengthen social bonds.

Join Steve Sassaman (Arizona State University) and Courtney Schultz, PhD (Outgrown) as they share creative approaches to community-building, including programming ideas, partnership opportunities, and engagement tactics designed for urban and campus-based outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking to revamp your existing programs or start fresh, this session will provide inspiration and practical tools to help you cultivate connection in the outdoors—wherever that may be.

Location

This is a virtual training. See the event website for more details.

Trail Competencies

• Project Planning and Design

• Program Administration

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.