Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Susan Christopher reflects on her experience raising endangered butterflies in prison
Text by Susan Christopher, photos by Keegan Curry Hello! My name is Susan Christopher and I’m currently incarcerated at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women in Belfair, Washington. I would…
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UW & Prison Study Soil Health
Inmates at the WSRU Vermiculture program partner with the University of Washington to test the ability of soil health to influence human health By Nick, Teaching Assistant for University Beyond…
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Astrobiology for the Incarcerated – Ohio
by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach ManagerNote: See an earlier article for an introduction to the Astrobiology for the Incarcerated program In late April, the Astrobiology for the…
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Mission Creek butterfly technicians visit Taylor’s checkerspot habitat
Text and images by Keegan Curry, SPP Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Coordinator In late spring, incarcerated technicians from Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women (MCCCW) had the opportunity to visit Scatter…
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Sheep Husbandry Program: A New Collaboration for Ecological Conservation
by SPP Co-Director Kelli Bush Note: This blog post was intended to be published sooner to acknowledge our contributors. We apologize for the delay. Sustainability in Prisons Project’s mission is…
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Turtle Season is Here!
By Marisa Pushee, SPP Ecological Conservation Coordinator It’s turtle trapping season for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). When we arrived onsite at the South Puget Sound Wildlife…
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