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WELCOME TO
The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
About SORP
The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals has been serving the outdoor recreation profession since 1983. It is the nation’s leading association of outdoor recreation and related professionals who strive to protect our natural and cultural resources while providing sustainable recreation access.
Our Mission
SORP provides leadership for the outdoor recreation profession through skill development, networking, and technical guidance.
Love being a member of the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals? Looking for a way to support our mission? You can now shop gear through our shop on Bonfire! We are a verified nonprofit, so any purchase helps us keep moving forward towards providing leadership for the outdoor recreation profession through skill development, networking, and technical guidance.
Outdoor recreation professionals do their best work when they feel supported and valued. We believe in the power of applied learning, storytelling, and best practices so we can show up for our calling - to provide high quality experiences for all people to enjoy the outdoors. Your donation will help grow and empower current and future outdoor recreation professionals through mentorship, scholarship, and engaging programs.
Outdoor recreation professionals do their best work when they feel supported and valued. We believe in the power of applied learning, storytelling, and best practices so we can show up for our calling - to provide high quality experiences for all people to enjoy the outdoors. Your donation will help grow and empower current and future outdoor recreation professionals through mentorship, scholarship, and engaging programs.
We are so thankful to everyone who donated to SORP’s 40th Anniversary celebration! Your generosity helps us continue our mission of creating a brighter future for outdoor recreation professionals and protecting the natural and cultural resources we all cherish.
Check out the SORP communities to discover a wealth of shared knowledge and connections. SORP members are able to:
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