Outdoor Research Collaborative for Health, Wellbeing, and Experiential Engagement

About This Project

Summary

The Outdoor Research Collaborative for Health, Wellbeing and Experiential Engagement (ORC) was created in order to expand and include diverse uses of the outdoors and experiential practice which are not limited to adventure therapy. The Collaborative is a group of researchers and practitioners who transparently support and facilitate research and disseminate findings on experiential and outdoor interventions in diverse settings across the continuum of behavioral healthcare to improve the quality

Goals & Objectives

To examine key issues in the field of outdoor health by identifying important research topics, participants, and funding sources to advance practice. (See our strategic priorities for more information.)

Results & Impact

The impact of the Collaborative is evident in the breadth of our partnerships and the variety of research outcomes—engaging diverse communities of practice and advancing knowledge across disciplines. For more information, see our communities of practice and research.)