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 February 6 Fire Ecology and the Human Relationship Location: Online Date: 02/06/2025 February 20 Wildfire Resilience Education for All: Educator Training Location: Southern Oregon Date: 02/20/2025 to 02/21/2025 February 28 ODS/ONREP: Connecting Nature Journaling and Water Education Location: La Grande, OR Date: 02/28/2025 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 Featured Facilitator Rick ReynoldsEngaging Every Student/The River Mile NetworkFounderRick has been a passionate K–12 educator in schools and informal settings for about 30 years. He creates educational resources with partners, such as the National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and NOAA through Engaging Every Student, the organization he founded in 2009 with the mission to help make the learning process more compelling and meaningful. With a passion for environmental education, Rick is an enthusiastic trainer of fellow educators and helps all ages connect with nature. He has authored or co-authored 20 books and curriculum guides, as well as hundreds of lesson plans and multimedia resources. He manages the Crayfish Study community science project for The River Mile (TRM) network and is a past chair of the Board of the Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO). A certified teacher who has taught in elementary, middle, and high schools, Rick has also served as a school principal and mentor teacher. He holds an M.S. in Education from the University of New Haven and a B.A. in Geography (Honors Scholar) from the University of Connecticut. He enjoys exploring the beautiful Northwest with his wife and collaborator, Krista, as well as gardening, tennis, music, and community service.