Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
In the Field with the Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Program
With binoculars and plant ID guides in hand, the team was excited by the rich biodiversity and felt inspired to see checkerspot habitat up close. WDFW works diligently on restoration…
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Personal victories
by Ashley McElhenie, SPP Prairie Ecological Conservation Nursery Technician. Ms. McElhenie created this in response to a call for writing on “science in prison.” I first heard about the prairie conservation crew…
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The Magic of Caring for Turtles
By William Angelmyer, former SPP Turtle Technician and current student at The Evergreen State College. Photos by SPP staff unless otherwise noted. Bill worked as a Turtle Technician for SPP…
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Turtle Release Day for Cedar Creek
Unless otherwise noted, text and photos by Bill Anglemyer, Evergreen student and former Turtle Technician. With the technicians responsible for their rehabilitation, on April 10th, ten turtles made their way…
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Art of the Oregon silverspot butterfly
By SPP SCCC Ecological Conservation Nursery Coordinator Graham Klag Fall colors continue to take flight at Stafford Creek Corrections Center through the artistic talents of conservation technician Michael! Inspired by SPP lectures…
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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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