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 as well as Project WILD, one of the largest wildlife education programs in the world. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Oregon Natural Resources Education Program is dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Find Out More 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 November 15 ODS/ONREP: Diverse Brains Outside - Including Neurodivergent Students in Outdoor School and Nature-based Education Location: Roseburg, OR Date: 11/15/2024 December 7 From Blue Planet to Your Local Stream: Project WET in NW Oregon Location: St. Helens, OR Date: 12/07/2024 December 10 OFRI & ONREP Natural Resources Educators Conference 2024 and Envirothon Training Location: Silverton, Oregon Date: 12/10/2024 to 12/11/2024 February 20 Wildfire Resilience Education for All: Educator Training Location: Southern Oregon Date: 02/20/2025 to 02/21/2025 Featured Facilitator Chris BashamBeaverton School DistrictTeacher Chris has over 20 years experience working with students of all ages in traditional and non-traditional settings. Born and raised in Bend, he developed a curiousity and passion for the outdoors early on. While earning his Bachelors degree at University of Oregon, he volunteered to help students with special needs attend a week of Outdoor School and immediately fell in love with teaching science outdoors. He spent the next 5 years working as a program leader and field instructor with the program before returning to school to get his Masters degree in teaching. In the off seasons, Chris developed curriculum for the Oregon Zoo, mentored high school volunteers on instructional practices, and led field trips for middle school students in the David Douglas School District. Currently, Chris is teaching 5th grade in Beaverton. In his free time, Chris loves seeing Oregon by bike and going for hikes with his wife and two adorable pups.