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 4 Embracing the Big and Discovering the Small: The Restorative Power of Nature Journaling Location: Date: 04/04/2025 to 04/25/2025 April 8 ODS/ONREP: Black Oregonians’ Connection with Nature - Historical Context and Current Realities Location: Online Date: 04/08/2025 to 04/22/2025 April 11 Cancelled - Curiosity and Action: Engaging Middle Schoolers in Carbon & Climate Education Location: Milwaukie, OR Date: 04/11/2025 April 19 Growing Minds: Hands-On STEM with Nature and Agriculture Location: Eugene, OR Date: 04/19/2025 April 24 ODS/ONREP: Preparing to Explore – Building Social Emotional Competencies for an Unforgettable Outdoor School Adventure Location: Online Date: 04/24/2025 to 04/29/2025 Featured Facilitator Libby VanWyheOregon State University Extension Outdoor SchoolSouthern Oregon Regional Coordinator Libby VanWyhe has been an outdoor educator since 2008 and has an M.S. in Environmental Education. She is passionate about outdoor experiences which connect kids with nature through a blend of science and creativity. Libby brings a wealth of experience in youth and adult education, standards-based outdoor inquiry, teacher professional development, and program administration. Some of her personal identities include: queer, non-binary, asexual, and neurodivergent, and she is passionate about inclusion and belonging for everyone in outdoor learning.