Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Summit for Beekeeping in Prisons
By Emily Passarelli, SPP Green Track Coordinator, and Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach Manager You might think that beekeeping in prisons is a nice idea, but not a…
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New Turtles and New Technicians!
Text and photos by Western Pond Turtle Program Coordinator, Sadie Gilliom Cedar Creek and Larch Corrections Centers programs just received new turtles last week! These turtles just finished their treatments…
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Princess Remington and Pele: Royalty in a prison classroom
Text and photos by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager June’s lecture at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) welcomed royalty from West Sound Wildlife Shelter. I had met Pele, Fire Goddess and…
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All snaps! Airway Heights amazing firewood program
To make or receive donations from the firewood program, please check out SNAP’s Energy Assistance Program: https://www.snapwa.org/energy-assistance-programs/ Article text and photos by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager I have…
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Washington State Penitentiary Collaboration for the Birds!
By Kelli Bush, SPP Program Manager It’s always nice to do positive projects. It helps us do our time with rewarding accomplishment knowing it helps the community and wildlife. ~Michael Feeney…
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New Program Offered by SPP: Bee Certification
By Emily Passarelli, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator It is with great excitement that I announce: SPP is adding beekeeping certification to our lovely list of programs. Our goal is to…
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