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 August 19 Science with a Side of Art: Illustrated Field Notebooks Location: Newport, OR Date: 08/19/2025 August 20 Science with a Side of Art: Illustrated Field Notebooks (additional date) Location: Newport, OR Date: 08/20/2025 August 21 Forest Resiliency in a Changing Climate Location: Albany, OR Date: 08/21/2025 to 08/22/2025 Featured Facilitator Laura NeilsonEarly Learning System Initiative (ELSI) at Oregon State UniversityTraining Outreach Coordinator Laura Neilson (she/her) is a Training Outreach Coordinator with the Early Learning System Initiative (ELSI) at OSU where she supports ELSI training content on well-being, health, nature, and nutrition. She has a Master’s in Public Health and 10+ years of experience as an educator in a variety of school and community-based settings. She has particularly loved engaging with youth and families in garden-based experiential education programs to spark curiosity and connection with nature, build community, teach environmental science, and inspire healthy eating and playful movement. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Oregon’s beauty via bike or hikes with her cat, swing dancing, and baking sourdough.