There are several publications supported by the WEA. See these links below to find the publication you need. If you don't see what you need, let us know what is missing!

Journal of Outdoor, Recreation, Education Leadership (JOREL)

The JOREL is the only peer-reviewed journal published in the United States with a specific focus on the areas of outdoor recreation, education, and leadership. This collaborative effort between the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education, the Wilderness Education Association, and the Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, the journal focuses on improving research and practice and reducing the disparity between the two in the represented disciplines.

Associate and Professional members receive a 50% discount for an annual subscription. You can easily add a subscription to the JOREL when renewing your WEA membership or you can subscribe at any time.

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Research Symposium and Peer Reviews

The WEA Research Committee oversees the Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium at the International Conference on Outdoor Leadership. Among other things, the Research Committee publishes Conference Proceedings.

Accreditation Manual

The Commission on Outdoor Education and Leadership published the WEA Accreditation Manual to guide organizations through the accreditation process; however, it is under revision and unavailable in print. To learn more about the accreditation process, contact the WEA National Office.

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