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
Calling Oregon K-12 Educators
Untamed WILD Waters, Clean Coasts: Exploring Beaches & Estuaries in Coos Bay
Join fellow educators on a Saturday at the South Slough Reserve Visitor Center for a hands-on workshop exploring marine debris and Aquatic WILD lessons. Build content knowledge, practice engaging activities and leave with classroom-ready resources to inspire watershed stewardship, environmental awareness and climate literacy.
Dress prepared for time outside and a short walk to the beach, where we engage in various learning activities. Lunch included!
Please note: This workshop includes time outside in varying weather conditions, including a walk to the beach, and a scheduled activity at the beach. While the South Slough Visitor Center is wheelchair-accessible, one outdoor portion of this workshop will take place at the beach, which is not wheelchair-accessible.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., PT
Where: South Slough Reserve Visitor Center, Charleston, OR
Format: In person
Audience: K-12th grade educators, formal and nonformal
Materials Provided: Project WILD’s Aquatic WILD guide
Registration: Registration is required and will close approximately 1 week prior to the workshop or when full. Offered at no cost to Oregon Educators. PDUs available. Substitute reimbursement available on teacher workdays.
Register here
Brought to you by: South Slough Reserve, Oregon Shores, Oregon Coast STEM Hub and Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (ONREP)