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 April 30 ODS/ONREP: WILD About Birds – Integrating Birding into Outdoor School Location: Grants Pass, OR Date: 04/30/2025 May 2 Nature as Home: Inspiring Outdoor Early Learning Through Sensory Connection Location: Corvallis, OR Date: 05/02/2025 May 7 Inspiring Students: Climate Education & Action in the Classroom Location: Online Date: 05/07/2025 May 9 ODS/ONREP: Learning From Arthropods at Outdoor School - Supporting Students’ Curiosity, Appreciation, and Engagement Location: Silverton, Oregon Date: 05/09/2025 June 18 Dive into Water Literacy: Hands-On Science in the Wetlands Location: Hillsboro, OR Date: 06/18/2025 Featured Facilitator Tara LaidlawSouthern Oregon Land Conservancy / Out to Learn ConsultingEducation Program Manager / Independent ConsultantTara has worked at the intersection of formal and informal education for nearly 15 years, serving as a program manager, instructional designer, and teacher trainer for nonprofit organizations from coast to coast. Tara completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University before earning a master’s degree in Natural Science and Environmental Education from Hamline University. When she’s not working with her colleagues at the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy or volunteering on the board of the Environmental Education Association of Oregon, you might find her exploring local trails with her dog or coaxing along veggies and flowers in her garden.