Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Going Above and Beyond for Sustainability
by SPP Program Coordinator, Sadie Gilliom DOC Classifications Counselor, Gina Sibley was the SPP liaison for Cedar Creek Corrections Center for almost two years. We want to thank her for…
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Saving Resources at Airway Heights Corrections Center
Text and photos by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education & Outreach Manager Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) is located in eastern Washington, far from the environmental activism of the Puget Sound. Yet, the…
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Sagebrush in Prisons Project
by Gretchen Graber, native plant grower and educator, Institute for Applied Ecology The iconic greater sage-grouse, a species recently considered for endangered species listing, is getting a helping hand from a unique set…
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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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SPP Internship on Reentry
by Carolina Landa June 6, 2016 This semester has been very amazing for me working with SPP, an organization that I respect and owe a lot to. One of the…
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Larch’s First Turtle Release: A Technician’s Response
by Sadie Gilliom, SPP Western Pond Turtle Program Coordinator, and Mr. Goff, SPP Turtle Technician Photos by Sadie Gilliom, except where noted On May 18th, 2016, Larch Corrections Center released its…
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