Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Inmates’ Zeal is the Key to Roots of Success in Ohio
by Christina Stalnaker, SPP Graduate Research Assistant “Roots of Success was the core component that tied together our cultural change in environmental awareness. We had begun recycling and composting. We…
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Graduations and Transitions
By Jaal Mann, SPP Graduate Research Assistant After over two years working with the Sustainability in Prisons Project, it’s difficult to move on from this highly supportive and tight-knit group…
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Clallam Bay Corrections Center Photo Gallery
Photos and text by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager On September 3rd, Evergreen’s SPP staff visited Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC). Corrections staff proved gracious and enthusiastic hosts. Hearing…
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SPP Says Goodbye and Best Wishes to Dedicated Butterfly Technician
The Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly (TCB) rearing program at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women (MCCCW) was initiated in 2011. Inmate technicians first practiced raising painted lady butterflies in a new…
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Reaching higher at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center
SPP Peer to Peer gathering By Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager All photos by Kelly Frakes, Capitol Programs Twenty-two people gathered at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) for a…
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Cedar Creek Prairie Ecological Conservation Crew 2014
Carl Elliott, SPP Ecological Conservation Nursery Manager Photos by Jaal Mann, SPP Ecological Conservation Nursery Coordinator This is the second spring for a crew from Cedar Creek Corrections Center dedicated…
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