Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Summit for Beekeeping in Prisons
By Emily Passarelli, SPP Green Track Coordinator, and Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach Manager You might think that beekeeping in prisons is a nice idea, but not a…
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Snakes in a prison
Text by Giovanni Galarza and Joslyn Rose Trivett Photos by Ricky Osborne Last week, SPP’s Science and Sustainability Lecture at Stafford Creek Corrections Center brought Giovanni Galarza and two snakes into the…
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New Turtles Arrived!
Text and photos by Sadie Gilliom, SPP Western Pond Turtle Program Coordinator After a few months of waiting, Cedar Creek and Larch Corrections Centers have each received a new batch of…
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Climate Science at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center
By Gretchen Graber, Institute for Applied Ecology Contractor As part of the sustainability lecture series at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, climate scientist Steve Ghan spoke about the most effective techniques…
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Creative Illustrations for Monarch Butterfly Ecological Conservation
By Graduate Research Assistant, Jeanne Dodds Photos by Ricky Osborne Drawing and art making are powerful tools to increase the ability to focus, relax, and develop creative problem solving in areas far beyond…
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Larch Corrections Center – An Upcoming Beekeeper’s Paradise
SPP had another fantastic meeting with Larch Corrections Center. We went to the prison to talk about beekeeping and were met with enthusiasm for this new educational program. Larch has…
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