Inclusive Spaces Audit Training & Workshop

Contact

Angie Braley
angie.braley@recpro.org

Outdoor spaces such as trails, campgrounds, beaches, visitor centers, and fishing docks should be places where anyone can enjoy nature, relax, get exercise, or spend time with family and friends. But too often these places intentionally or unintentionally create barriers for people to enjoy them. The one-day Inclusive Spaces Audit Workshop is designed to give you a framework to assess how your outdoor recreation space invites people of different backgrounds and abilities to use your space. It also helps you identify tangible actions to improve welcoming and belonging. The workshop includes a mix of classroom and field based sessions with an emphasis on dialogue and shared learning.

We also offer a longer train-the-trainer format to develop workshop leaders who can amplify the impact of Inclusive Spaces Audits in their region. Please contact Angie Braley if you'd like to host a workshop or training.

Meet the Instructors

	Gerry Seavo James Gerry Seavo James is Deputy Campaign Director for the Sierra Club’s Outdoors For All campaign, where he advances federal policies that promote outdoor access and equity. He is also the founder of the Outdoor Recreation Design Lab, which supports inclusive recreation design and community-centered conservation. A certified ACA instructor and Air Force veteran, Gerry has led major DEI initiatives in paddlesports and outdoor leadership. He’s co-founded the ACA’s DEI Working Group and helped launch the Equity and Inclusion Fund and LEAD Initiative. With roots in mass communications and social artistry, Gerry brings a unique blend of advocacy, creativity, and on-the-ground experience to the outdoor movement.
	Rachel Franchina Rachel Franchina is a recreation planner and facilitator with more than 25 years of experience in visitor use planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. She specializes in helping agencies and organizations set clear management direction that balances visitor experiences with resource protection. Rachel has led collaborative planning efforts across federal and state agencies, nonprofits, and local communities, and brings deep expertise in outdoor access, sustainable recreation, and public land stewardship.
	Angie Braley Angie Braley is an educator and outdoor professional with a passion for equitable access, conservation, and sustainable recreation. With a background in cultural anthropology and over a decade of experience as a rafting, sea kayaking, and hiking guide, Angie blends academic insight with hands-on adventure. She designs training programs that empower recreation professionals to create inclusive and impactful outdoor experiences. Angie is a former Fellow with the Center for Collaborative Conservation, a National Geographic Young Explorer, and a recipient of the U.S. Forest Service Chief’s Award. She calls Southern Oregon home, where she spends her free time rafting with her husband and dog, traveling, fishing, and chasing good tacos.