The Outdoor Recreation Network organises a diverse range of events for both members and individuals from non-member organisations.
These events include an annual conference, awards ceremony, webinars, guest lectures, workshops, and quarterly meetings of the Academic Research Group. Each event offers valuable insights and practical knowledge from leading experts, influential speakers, and researchers. In-person events are carefully coordinated in collaboration with member organisations to ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday - Tuesday
07 - 07 July 2026
ARG Meeting: July session
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Online Academic Research Group Meeting
Thursday - Thursday
23 - 23 July 2026
ORN webinar: Inclusive Outdoor Recreation
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Webinars
Wednesday - Thursday
30 September - 01 October 2026
2-Day Masterclass on Responsible Recreation
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
MOD Tidworth Garrison Theatre, Wiltshire (England)
Thursday - Thursday
15 - 15 October 2026
ORN webinar: Funding the Future
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Webinars
Past Events
ARG Meeting: June session
16 - 16 June 2026
Online Academic Research Group Meeting
1-Day Workshop on Wildfires: Managing Public Access within Statutory Frameworks
12 - 12 May 2026
Smithills Hall, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, BL1 7NP
Members Only
ORN webinar – From Vision to Delivery: Lessons from the Coast to Coast National Trail
30 - 30 April 2026
Webinars
Members Only
ARG Meeting: The role of nature in eldercare & the future direction of ARG sessions
24 - 24 March 2026
Online Academic Research Group Meeting
Members Only
Additional Events and Resources
Academic Research Group
The ORN Academic Research Group (ARG) helps researchers share insights with each other.
ORN Post Event Resources
A large number of post event resources are now available to watch-on-demand. Those from member organisations have the opportunity to access exclusive content by logging into this website.
ORN Awards
The ORN Success Awards celebrate trailblazing projects that are tackling key challenges in outdoor recreation - aligned with the ORN Action Plan (2025-2028).