This fall, River Restoration Northwest is offering two dynamic short courses designed to build practical skills and deepen field knowledge. Whether you’re interested in sharpening your facilitation chops or getting muddy with beaver-based restoration, these trainings offer immersive, hands-on learning tailored to our restoration community. Check out the details below and join us for a fall season of connection, learning, and impact!
Virtual Facilitation Skills for River Restoration Professionals
Instructor: Maggie Chumbley – Founder, Lead Groups Better, Inc.
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays September 15, 17, 22, 24, 2026
(10am–Noon PT)
Location: Zoom
Registration is now open! Fall 2026 Short Course: Virtual Facilitation Skills for River Restoration Professionals – River Restoration NW
Most river restoration professionals have never received formal training in facilitation, and virtual environments add a layer of complexity that in-person instincts alone don’t address. This four-session virtual course offers a practical framework for leading groups effectively online. Participants will learn to design sessions with clear purpose, read and manage group dynamics in real time, and use high-leverage facilitation tools including Liberating Structures. Sessions are held via Zoom with office hours available for individual coaching and meeting design support.