South Slough Reserve offers professional development opportunities
for classroom teachers, pre-service teachers, and informal
educators who work with pre-K-12 and college students. Workshops cover a range of issues in our estuaries and coastal watersheds such as climate change, invasive species, and habitat protection. Trainings vary in length from single half-day events to year-long series, depending on the topic, time of year and location.
Workshops provide educators with tools and information to bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life in their classrooms and school yards using place-based, culturally relevant examples, scientific research, and data. The Reserve often partners with other organizations to offer diverse, engaging training that can be implemented immediately in the classroom.
Stipends and funding for substitute teachers, travel, or supplies may be available upon request.
Upcoming Workshops
20th Annual
SUMMER INSTITUTE- July 14 - 17, 2025
Virtual July 14-15 (national) and in person (Oregon Cohort) July 16 & 17 at South Slough Reserve
Calling Oregon K-12 Educators
Join a community of educational professionals and mentors who can support your climate change knowledge and teaching
strategies! Our Summer Institute network is full of educators and climate change practitioners! Discover best practices, hands-on activities, lesson plans, and tools that will help you strengthen your climate curriculum and better support your learners.
Whether you're a formal classroom teacher or a non-formal educator, this is the perfect opportunity to grow you climate change education skills and connect with like-minded professionals.
When: July 14 - 17, 2025
Where: Virtual July 14-15 (national) and in person (Oregon Cohort) July 16 & 17 at South Slough Reserve. (4 DAYS TOTAL)
Cost: $250 Registration + travel (some scholarships and lodging available)
Graduate Credits AvailableFor questions, please contact
Jaime Belanger at the South Slough Reserve