Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting Ecological Conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Persistence pays off: beekeeping in Massachusetts jails
On her 12th or 13th try, at last, she found a willing host: Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office in Dedham, MA. They were willing to take a risk on this unusual…
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Connecting to science
By Situe Fuiava, SPP Ecological Conservation Technician at Washington Corrections Center. Mr. Fuiava wrote this piece in response to a call for writing on “science in prison.” Note: please be…
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Amazing GRACE: Garden Grows Vegetables, Hope
By Rachel Friederich, DOC CommunicationsOriginally published July 31, 2019, in DOC Communications newsroom; reposted here with permission POULSBO – Violet Garcia crouches among rows of lush, green kale and lettuce. Her…
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Life in a cell/cell/cell
by Shappa, Journeyman Beekeeper at Airway Heights Corrections Center. Shappa wrote this piece in response to a call for writing on “science in prison.” Living in a prison cell is…
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What is the goal for tomorrow?
By Christian Betancourt , Student and Teaching Assistant at Grays Harbor College Christian Betancourt was one of the first speakers during the day-long Pathway to Reentry event at Stafford Creek…
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Pathways to Successful Re-Entry
Text by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator On April 16th, Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) hosted a re-entry event called Pathways to Reentry. This event was different than most for…
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Once a year, SPP reports on all things sustainable happening in Washington State Prisons.