Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Working With Offenders at Shotwell’s Landing Nursery
Working With Offenders at Shotwell’s Landing Nursery By Graduate Research Assistant Jaal Mann When most people imagine offenders in a prison work crew, they probably see surly, unmotivated folks who…
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Ecological Conservation Nursery Crew Begins Work at WCCW
Ecological Conservation Nursery Crew Begins Work at WCCW By Graduate Research Assistant Brianna Morningred With the completion of two hoop houses, work with the inmate crew at Washington State Correction…
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Washington Corrections Center for Women Horticulture & Floral Design Programs
Please note>> the best way to contact this program is to call the prison’s main number and ask for Floral Design: (253) 858-4200 – Main Washington Corrections Center for Women…
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Bountiful gardens at Washington Corrections Center for Women
By Melissa R. Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Washington Corrections Center for Women Gig Harbor, Wash.—Emphasizing the importance of sustainability, the horticulture program at Washington Corrections Center for Women provides an opportunity…
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Using Worms to Reduce Food Waste at Monroe Correctional Complex!
By Donna Simpson, Administrative Assistant 3 at Monroe Correctional Complex The Monroe Correctional Complex is using worms to reduce food waste disposal costs while also providing a meaningful science and…
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New Tilapia Program at Stafford Creek Corrections Center
by Lucienne Guyot, Executive Secretary Correctional Industries and Lyle Morse, Director Correctional Industries Construction is well underway on the greenhouse which will house tilapia at Stafford Creek Corrections Center near…
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