Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Mission Creek butterfly technicians visit Taylor’s checkerspot habitat
Text and images by Keegan Curry, SPP Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Coordinator In late spring, incarcerated technicians from Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women (MCCCW) had the opportunity to visit Scatter…
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Coyote Ridge Corrections Center looks gray, but it’s the “greenest” prison in the nation!
Text and photos by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Coordinator At first glance, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) does not look very green, but superficial looks can be deceiving; it’s…
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Teddy bears and rebuilt bicycles: From prison to the community
Text and photos by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator There are little bits of prison humor throughout the SPL; the signs for the bear and quilt production area…
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My First Few Months at SPP
Text by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Coordinator When I first heard about a job opening at the Sustainability in Prisons Project, I couldn’t believe there was a group that…
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Happenings at Cedar Creek Corrections
Text and photos by Jessica Brown, SPP Turtle Program Coordinator After several months of planning, a new wildlife conservation program at Cedar Creek Correctional Facility will soon be up and…
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