Save The Date - The Outdoor Connection 2024
The Outdoor Connection is a face-to-face event bringing together community groups and organisations, system partners and brands who are working to support access to nature and the outdoors. We’re delighted to share that we will be gathering again in 2024 - Save the date and register your interest now.
The Outdoor Connection is an event run in partnership between Outdoor Citizens and All the Elements, with thanks to YHA (England & Wales), Natural England and Sport England.
*Complete this form by 11th October 2023 to register your interest*
Image Credit Hannah Abdel-Hadi
Who is The Outdoor Connection for?
Image Credit All The Elements
This free event is for people who are working to break down barriers to the outdoors. If you are thinking of setting up a group or already running a project or organisation in your community this event is for you. Travel expenses will be covered and a daily rate contribution for attendees will be paid. Overnight accommodation will be provided. Places are limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Maximum two people per organisation. Priority will be given to members of the Outdoor Citizens and All the Elements communities.
When is it?
1st and 2nd March 2024 at the YHA Chester Trafford Hall (situated just outside the city of Chester, a 5 minute drive from the M56 motorway and 5 miles from Chester train station)
What will the event be like?
Perspective pieces, workshops, funding opportunities, resources and networking, outdoor activities, connections, collaborations, fun and laughter all focused on working together to create a more accessible and inclusive outdoors. You can see our TOC 2022 highlights video [here].
During The Outdoor Connection 2022 Illustrator Rebecca Osborne captured some of the sessions and themes that were talked about. Highlighting the range of topics covered. This shows a digitised version of her final drawing.
Illustration by Rebecca Osborne
Image Credit Hannah Abdel-Hadi
How do I apply?
Please register your interest by completing this form by the 11th October 2023.
Places are limited and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Maximum two people per organisation. Priority will be given to members of the Outdoor Citizens and All the Elements communities.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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