Professional Development ONREP is a leader in providing professional development programs in nature-based learning Learn More Educator Resources We provide PreK-12th grade resources for formal and nonformal educators, pre-service instructors, homeschool edcuators, and natural resource professionals Resources Facilitators Our facilitators are the heart of ONREP Professional Development! They are dedicated to ensuring ONREP programs meet the changing needs of formal and nonformal educators throughout Oregon Learn more Previous Next Welcome to ONREP The Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (ONREP) has over 40 years of experience supporting formal and nonformal educators. Our professional development events as well as our environmental education curriculum resources encourage educators to engage their students in nature-based learning both indoors and outside. ONREP houses the state-programs for both the award-winning Project Learning Tree national environmental education program, Project WILD one of the largest wildlife education programs in the world, and Project WET a national water education program. Professional Development ONREP provides a variety of professional development, from one-time classes to a series of training sessions, workshops and multi-day summits. Find Out More Educator Resources We offer PreK-12th grade curriculum and other resources that meet national and state education standards. Explore Facilitator Information ONREP facilitators are highly-skilled professionals who design and deliver professional development programming for Oregon's educators. Find Out More Upcoming Workshops March 5 Forestry in Action: Connecting Careers and the Classroom Location: Eugene, OR Date: 03/05/2025 March 7 ODS/ONREP - Flowing with Knowledge: Exploring Water Education Through Project WET in Northeast Oregon Location: La Grande, OR Date: 03/07/2025 March 8 Bring it Inside - Growing Up WILD Location: Medford, OR Date: 03/08/2025 March 14 ODS/ONREP: Learning From Arthropods at Outdoor School - Supporting Students’ Curiosity, Appreciation, and Engagement Location: Silverton, Oregon Date: 03/14/2025 March 15 Trees, Seeds, and Interdisciplinary Needs: Using Science as a Thread for Connected Learning Location: Junction City, OR Date: 03/15/2025 Featured Facilitator Katy MenneColumbia River Maritime MuseumEducation Director Menne has been in informal and formal education since 2011. She earned a BA in History and a Masters in Teaching from the University of South Carolina. Merging extensive experiences in micro, small, and midsize museums with her passion for creating comfort and inclusion in every interaction, she founded Learner Centered Strategies (LCS) in 2023. Menne was awarded the Emerging Museums Professional from Southeastern Museums Conference in 2020, and her organization won the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion award from North Carolina Museums Council in 2022.