Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting Ecological Conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Like honeybees, we are working together
Text by Carrie Hesch, Beekeeping Liaison for Washington Corrections Center for WomenPhotos by Sandy Faranara, President of West Sound Beekeepers Association Honeybees destined for the program at Washington Corrections Center…
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Welcoming the bees back to WCC
Joslyn Rose Trivett: Last week, Washington Corrections Center (WCC) welcomed bees back to the program. While it is still tough for volunteers and contract staff to give support in-person, this…
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Delighted by bees: SOU Beekeeping Program
By Kathy Grey, Beekeeping Program Liaison for MCC-SOU Note: please be aware that some individuals featured in this story have victims who may be re-traumatized by seeing their image; any…
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Bringing honeybees back to WCCW
Text and photos by Shohei Morita, SPP Bee Programs Coordinator Last week, we celebrated 16 incarcerated and 5 staff students who just completed Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA)’s beginning beekeeper…
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Persistence pays off: beekeeping in Massachusetts jails
On her 12th or 13th try, at last, she found a willing host: Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office in Dedham, MA. They were willing to take a risk on this unusual…
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First Place Honey!
Monroe Correctional Complex – Twin Rivers Unit‘s (MCC-TRU) beekeeping program participated in the Evergreen State Fair for the second time this year. They host a booth along with Northwest District Beekeepers…
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Once a year, SPP reports on all things sustainable happening in Washington State Prisons.