Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE)

📣 Attention AORE members: Please fill out our Member Satisfaction Survey by April 30! In order to continue to help YOU, we need your feedback. We want to hear from you — how you feel about your membership, what content you want to see, and how we can best serve you. We want to know how we can help you grow and be better at your job. Your opinions are very important to us, so thank you for sharing them with us. Your feedback is anonymous unless you provide your name. You can also give us your email at the end to be entered in a raffle for a $50 Visa Gift Card! Responses are due by April 30: https://lnkd.in/eE-eU-i6

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Outdoor Professional Conference! 🥳 Transform your outdoor career with AORE’s 2025 Outdoor Professional Conference! Members can register for just $349 (over 50% savings) now through April 25. Expect actionable insights, innovative ideas, and connections that count. This is your opportunity to level up and invest in your professional development at a steep discount. 💡 Not a member yet? Join AORE for $160 and unlock the super saver rate—just $509 total (compared to $699). Invest in your growth and gain access to year-round member benefits! https://lnkd.in/e4RFtqav

Welcome to April ☀️ 🌷 There are lots of ways to level up your career with AORE. Find out how: 1. Join us at AORE's 2025 Inclusive Summit! ❤️ This year, the Inclusive Summit will offer 3 pre-sessions (April 3, 10, 17) and a toolkit in preparation for the live workshop day on April 24. https://lnkd.in/ePYsWt9g 2. Missed our recent Outdoor Rec Connect? Don't sweat it—join us on Thursday, May 15 for our next networking session. https://lnkd.in/dGPMMeFT 3. Industry events: Viristar's Risk Management for Outdoor Programs online training begins March 5. https://lnkd.in/esfDQPDg 4. Volunteers needed: Research Symposium Team Lead! AORE wants to ensure that we have another successful Research Symposium in 2025, but we can't do it without you! If you're interested or have questions, please email Jenny Hill at jhill@aore.org! 5. Don't miss our exclusive SUPER SAVER for OPC 2025! This April 8-25, AORE members save over 50% when they register for the conference, November 4-8 in San Diego. https://lnkd.in/e4RFtqav 6. Sign up for AORE's newest membership tier, the Outdoor Champion! Learn more and join our community of outdoor enthusiasts, advocates, and professionals alike. 🤝 https://lnkd.in/eywfeHSP 7. Check out the latest job postings. https://lnkd.in/eCZcaXjc #ProfessionalAssociation #OutdoorIndustry #OutdoorRecreation #Jobs #Career

Are you looking to break into the indoor climbing industry? 🧗♂️ Do you want to connect with leading professionals and explore new opportunities? The Connect Pass to the Climbing Wall Association Summit is your gateway! For just $75, get access to the CWA Summit on April 18, 2025. This is the perfect opportunity for marketers, journalists, designers, architects, consultants, investors, and future partners seeking to work with the indoor climbing industry. Register now: cwasummit.org #ClimbingIndustry #Networking #CWASummit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Already planning to be at the 2025 OPC this November 4-8? Take advantage of our upcoming super saver and register for HALF the price. ‼️ Mark your calendar! This April 8-25 only, register for the Outdoor Professional Conference for just $349 (compared to $699). Plus, save EVEN MORE when you register as a group. This offer is for AORE members only! Not a member? Join today! https://lnkd.in/e4RFtqav

❗️VOLUNTEERS NEEDED❗️ Do you have an hour or two to help ensure that education for the Outdoor Professional Conference is relevant and insightful? We are looking for 4-5 volunteers that are willing to review education proposals. All reviews are due April 29th. Interested? Email Rebecca at rmaguire@aore.org!

WOW! What an incredible start to Inclusivity in the Outdoors Month! 💜 We're absolutely blown away by the turnout. Thanks to the 74 of you who joined us for "Nature for All: Redefining Inclusivity in the Outdoors," moderated by Candace Brendler. Shoutout to our panelists, Heather West, Joe Stone, and Courtney Schultz, PhD! We're so grateful for the expertise and insight you shared with our attendees. A few reminders: 👉 Get ready for next week! Join us on Thursday, April 10 for "When 'Woke' Isn’t Welcome: Embracing a systems approach to justice work," led by Micah Leinbach of Bus for Outdoor Access & Teaching. ‼️ Register for the Inclusive Summit before rates go up TOMORROW (4/4)! 💜 Get all the details at aore.org/inclusive_summit #Inclusive #DEI #OutdoorIndustry | BOAT: The Bus for Outdoor Access & Teaching | LOOP NOLA | OutGrown

Last chance to save! Secure your spot at the Inclusive Summit before prices go up! Join us on April 24 for the Inclusive Summit, a full day of expert-led workshops designed to help you create more inclusive outdoor spaces. Gain valuable insights, access actionable resources, and engage in interactive discussions—all while earning free learning credits (thanks to American Trails!). Shoutout to our partners for helping us make this an event you don't want to miss: 💜 Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals 💜 American Trails 💜 Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) 🔗 Register today: aore.org/inclusive_summit #InclusiveSummit #AORE #OutdoorCommunity #EquityInTheOutdoors

April is right around the corner, and there are lots of great ways to get involved with AORE! 1. Join us at AORE's 2025 Inclusive Summit! ❤️ This year, the Inclusive Summit will offer 3 pre-sessions (April 3, 10, 17) and a toolkit in preparation for the live workshop day on April 24. https://lnkd.in/ePYsWt9g 2. Missed our recent Outdoor Rec Connect? Don't sweat it—join us on Thursday, May 15 for our next networking session. https://lnkd.in/dGPMMeFT 3. Industry events: Viristar's Risk Management for Outdoor Programs online training begins March 5. https://lnkd.in/esfDQPDg 4. Volunteers needed: Research Symposium Team Lead! AORE wants to ensure that we have another successful Research Symposium in 2025, but we can't do it without you! If you're interested or have questions, please email Jenny Hill at jhill@aore.org! 5. Don't miss our exclusive SUPER SAVER for OPC 2025! This April 8-25, AORE members save over 50% when they register for the conference, November 4-8 in San Diego. https://lnkd.in/e4RFtqav 6. Leave No Trace 2025 University Challenge Toolkit: Compete against other universities to record and remove litter to win prizes. https://lnkd.in/dxNZ7e-x 8. Sign up for AORE's newest membership tier, the Outdoor Champion! Learn more and join our community of outdoor enthusiasts, advocates, and professionals alike. 🤝 https://lnkd.in/eywfeHSP 9. Check out the latest job postings. https://lnkd.in/eCZcaXjc #ProfessionalAssociation #OutdoorIndustry #OutdoorRecreation #Jobs #Career

Meet AORE board member Amanda Preparato! We asked Amanda to tell us about her experience with the organization. Here's what she said: ❓How does AORE support your career and professional development❓ "AORE has connected me with an amazing network of people who have supported me throughout my career. Through webinars, the annual conference, and message boards, I've been able to gain and share ideas with others while working together to solve problems and enhance the way I lead others in the outdoors." ❓Why would you encourage another outdoor professionals to join AORE❓ "You don't have to go it alone, and you don't have to reinvent the wheel in your work. AORE and its members are groundskeepers, not gatekeepers. They share information and resources because they care about the greater good and are committed to the Association's mission." We are so thankful for everything you do at AORE, Amanda! 👏 #AORE #BoardMember #OutdoorIndustry #Career