Previous Workshops Below is a list of some of the previous professional development events ONREP has offered. Often workshop topics are presented again at a future time. If you have a specific request for a workshop topic, please do not hesitate to contact us. ONREP can often create tailored workshops to meet the needs of Oregon educators. Fire Ecology and the Human RelationshipIn this workshop teachers will gain foundational understandings of fire ecology in Oregon, Indigenous use of fire, and current social-cultural impacts. Participants will hear perspectives from an Indigenous Cultural Fire Practitioner, and will get a sneak peek at a few of the lessons in the curriculum "Fire Ecology and the Human Relationship". This workshop is FULL and registration has closed. Date: March 20, 2025Location: Online Find out more Trees, Seeds, and Interdisciplinary Needs: Using Science as a Thread for Connected Learning In this workshop, we’ll explore how to create dynamic, interdisciplinary lessons that make science an integral part of your students' learning experience. Using engaging, hands-on activities from Project Learning Tree, we’ll demonstrate how science can serve as a thread that connects and enhances core subjects like math, language arts, and social studies. Date: March 15, 2025Location: Junction City, ORFind out more Bring it Inside - Growing Up WILD Using the Growing Up WILD curriculum, we’ll explore the reasons why environmental education doesn’t end at the door and ways to extend it into the classroom or learning setting. Participants receive their choice of a print copy of the Growing Up WILD guide in English or Spanish. This workshop qualifies for Oregon Registry Online (ORO) professional learning credit. This workshop is FULL. Please register for our waiting list and you will be notified if a space becomes available. Date: March 8, 2025Location: Medford, ORFind out more Cancelled: ODS/ONREP - Flowing with Knowledge: Exploring Water Education Through Project WET in Northeast Oregon This workshop has been cancelled. Using Project WET as our guide, we’ll explore engaging, hands-on activities and science-based resources designed to spark curiosity and increase awareness of the importance of water – from the streams in your backyard to the world’s oceans. Date: March 7, 2025Location: La Grande, ORFind out more Forestry in Action: Connecting Careers and the ClassroomWhether you're introducing students to nature-based careers or expanding their understanding of the green economy, this workshop will leave you with the tools and inspiration to bring forestry careers to your students in engaging and meaningful ways. Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: March 5, 2025Location: Eugene, ORFind out more ODS/ONREP: Connecting Nature Journaling and Water Education Immerse yourself in the art of observation and inquiry with this hands-on workshop that fuses nature journaling with Project WILD's Aquatic WILD curriculum. Date: February 28, 2025Location: La Grande, ORFind out more Wildfire Resilience Education for All: Educator TrainingJoin us for a rich and diverse 2-days of training in comprehensive fire science, fire safety, ecology, smoke, and community resilience curricula to use with your students! Participants will receive hands-on training with individual activities and field experiences, and we will share how to embed Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITEK) and a trauma informed approach into your teaching. Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: February 20, 2025 to February 21, 2025Location: Southern Oregon Find out more Fire Ecology and the Human Relationship n this workshop teachers will gain foundational understandings of fire ecology in Oregon, Indigenous use of fire, and current social-cultural impacts. Participants will hear perspectives from an Indigenous Cultural Fire Practitioner, and will get a sneak peek at a few of the lessons in the curriculum "Fire Ecology and the Human Relationship". Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: February 6, 2025Location: OnlineFind out more ODS/ONREP: Teaching the Whole Student with Nature Journaling - OnlineRegistration for this workshop has closed. Date: January 9, 2025 to January 16, 2025Location: OnlineFind out more High School Natural Resources Educators Conference 2024 and Envirothon TrainingThis in-person conference will focus on the social, economic and ecological aspects of Oregon’s natural resources. The optional second day is training for Oregon Envirothon 2025. Register for both days or just one of the days. Registration for this event has closed. Date: December 10, 2024 to December 11, 2024Location: Silverton, Oregon Find out more From Blue Planet to Your Local Stream: Project WET in NW OregonJoin us for this Saturday workshop on all things water. We will be modeling activities from Project WET, starting broadly with water resources of the whole planet and finishing with localized examples from the Columbia and Clatskanie Rivers. Intended for 7th & 8th grade educators. Date: December 7, 2024Location: St. Helens, ORFind out more ODS/ONREP: Diverse Brains Outside - Including Neurodivergent Students in Outdoor School and Nature-based EducationThis workshop is FULL and the registration list and waiting list have closed. In this panel discussion and curriculum exploration, participants will hear from neurodivergent educators and inclusion professionals, as we explore what neurodivergence is and the variety of ways that it can show up in both classroom and outdoor learning. Date: November 15, 2024Location: Roseburg, ORFind out more ODS/ONREP: Nature Journaling - Teaching the Whole Student (mobility-accessible)If you or your students have a need for accessible and engaging outdoor learning, this Nature Journaling workshop is for you! Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: October 29, 2024Location: Grants Pass, ORFind out more Cancelled: Being in the Big and Looking at the Little - The Restorative Practice of Nature Journaling This workshop series has been cancelled. Plans are to rescheudle it for another time. Date: October 16, 2024 to May 21, 2025Location: Bend, OR Find out more The Interrelationship between Pollinators and Oregon ForestsRegistration for this workshop has closed. Date: August 20, 2024Location: Tillamook, ORFind out more Cancelled: Overnight Adventure: Exploring Cultural and Ecological Significance of FireThis workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Date: July 31, 2024 to August 2, 2024Location: Fish Lake Remount Depot, McKenzie Bridge, ORFind out more ODS/ONREP: Connect Your Students with Nature through Nature Journaling and Project Learning Tree, Oregon GardenJoin us at the beautiful Oregon Garden in Silverton to delve into Project Learning Tree (PLT) and to experience and explore Nature Journaling. Participants will receive their own Project Learning Tree’s Explore Your Environment guide, Registration required. Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: June 28, 2024Location: Silverton, Oregon Find out more Marsh Ed-Ventures: Growing Up WILD in Millicoma MarshJoin us and explore Millicoma Marsh Trail and surrounding area to learn about engaging young children in outdoor learning. Participants will receive Project WILD’s Growing up WILD curriculum guide. Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: June 1, 2024Location: Coos Bay, ORFind out more ODS/ONREP: Teaching the Whole Student with Nature Journaling at the Jacksonville WoodlandsJoin us at the Jacksonville Woodlands to experience and explore nature journaling, a flexible, engaging, and adaptable teaching tool that helps students develop both scientific (NGSS) and social-emotional competencies. Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: May 24, 2024Location: Jacksonville, ORFind out more Garbology: Understanding Our Waste System This workshop includes a unique tour of Metro's transfer station and exploration of how we can reduce the impact of garbage on people and nature. Participants receive 2 Project Learning Tree guides. Registration for this workshop has closed. Date: May 17, 2024Location: Portland, ORFind out more