Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
It was a Toad-ally Ribbiting Lecture with the Special Offenders Unit
Blog and photos by Liliana Caughman, SPP Lecture Series Program Coordinator Last month the SPP Science and Sustainability Lecture Series held its first ever lecture at the Special Offenders Unit…
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No More Phones
The following blog is the third article submitted to us by one of SPP’s Western Pond Turtle Inmate Technicians. Although we may not agree with all he says, we think it is a…
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Roots of Success Graduation Speech – Larch Corrections Center
I had the privilege of visiting Larch Corrections Center’s first graduation Roots of Success class in the beginning of December. A huge congratulations is in order for everyone involved. Thank…
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From Poop to Employment: Jonathan Jones-Thomas shares his experience returning to prison as a guest lecturer
By Jonathan C. Jones-Thomas, Group Three Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Photos by Tiffany Webb, SPP Lecture Series Coordinator Going back to prison to talk to inmates about job opportunities in…
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Roots of Success Graduation Speech
This speech was presented by Roots of Success graduate Robert Mayo on July 22, 2015; shared here with his permission. Good Afternoon. My name is Robert Mayo and I’m here…
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Cedar Creek Gardens
By Mr. Anglemyer, inmate technician for the SPP Frog and Turtle Program The dog days of summer have almost gone which means that it is harvest time for some of the…
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