Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting Ecological Conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Beekeeping at Clallam Bay
Text and photos by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Coordinator Beekeeping has been growing in popularity throughout prisons in Washington State, with 12 facilities now housing hives! Clallam Bay Corrections…
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McNeil Island’s Newest Residents
Text and photos by Bethany Shepler, Green Track Program Coordinator After four years of organizing, planning, and building a team, honeybees have arrived at McNeil Island. This spring marks a…
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First Journeyman Beekeepers Have Graduated From AHCC!
Text by Kay Heinrich, Associate Superintendent, Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) Photo by AHCC staff. Airway Heights Apiculture is Preparing Apprentice Beekeepers to Become Journeyman and to Raise Queen Honeybees!…
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Coyote Ridge Corrections Center looks gray, but it’s the “greenest” prison in the nation!
Text and photos by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Coordinator At first glance, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) does not look very green, but superficial looks can be deceiving; it’s…
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Beekeepers are hard at work at Stafford Creek
Text and photos by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Coordinator Class photo of beekeeping apprenticeship students with Ed Baldwin (far left) and Duane McBride (second from the left). The bees…
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Busy as a Bee at WSP
By Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Coordinator Amid the razor wire and blocky buildings of the Washington State Penitentiary, you might be surprised to see beautiful blooming flowers and thousands…
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Once a year, SPP reports on all things sustainable happening in Washington State Prisons.