Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
SPP’s New Lecture Series Certification
by Tiffany Webb, SPP Lecture Series Coordinator This past Thursday at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC), inmates were recognized for their science and sustainability education achievements! This is a new…
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“Participating in the transformation of the world” : Roots of Success at Stafford Creek Corrections Center
By Amory Ballantine, SPP Roots of Success Coordinator Photos by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager “Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the…
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A Convicts Redemption
By Jamar Glenn, Western Pond Turtle Technician Who would’ve thought a turtle’s life was so parallel to mine? I was given a great opportunity to work with an endangered species,…
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Washington Corrections Center for Women Celebrates its SPP programs
by Bri Morningred, SPP Graduate Research Assistant and SPP Coordinator for Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) conservation nursery photos by Shauna Bittle It was a beautiful day in Gig…
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Sustainability Seminars begin at Washington State Penitentiary
by Robert Branscum, Correctional Specialist 3, Washington State Penitentiary Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) has had its first Sustainability Seminar. It was a fantastic success. Gretchen Graber, Native Plant Greenhouse…
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Gardening with Sophie Hart at Cedar Creek Corrections Center
by Sophie Hart, SPP volunteer About a month ago, I began volunteering in the gardening programs at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) through the Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP). My…
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