Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
The Value of Education
Written by Alexandra James, Ecological Conservation Nursery Program Coordinator, and Bethany Shepler, Green Track Program Coordinator; Photos by Alexandra James Education is a core component of our mission. Our aim…
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A New Innovative Partnership
Text by Kelli Bush, SPP Co-Director, The Evergreen State College Over the past year, SPP Evergreen staff have been working with Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington Department of…
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Playing a small part for incarcerated men who “deserve no less”
Nancy DeWitt coordinates Sagebrush in Prisons programs in Idaho and Oregon. Often, she finds volunteers who can bring additional education and enrichment to the program. Recently, Nancy checked in with Marc…
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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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Wolves: More like Humans Than You Would Think!
Text and photos by Erica Benoit, SPP Environmental Workshop Series Coordinator Over the last two months, representatives from Wolf Haven International, a frequent partner in the SPP Workshop Series, led…
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More Beekeeping than Ever!
Text by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator, and Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach Manager. Photos by Bethany Shepler, except where otherwise noted. About a year and a…
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