Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
High diapause survival and a successful release for the butterfly program at MCCCW
by Graduate Research Assistant Dennis Aubrey Diapause Survival Congratulations and thanks are in order for the Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly technicians and staff at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women…
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Gardening with Sophie Hart at Cedar Creek Corrections Center
by Sophie Hart, SPP volunteer About a month ago, I began volunteering in the gardening programs at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) through the Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP). My…
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My First Two Months Working at SPP
By Graduate Research Assistant Drissia Ras Working for the SPP is a great experience at all levels. It all started a couple of months ago. I am in fact no…
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Working With Offenders at Shotwell’s Landing Nursery
Working With Offenders at Shotwell’s Landing Nursery By Graduate Research Assistant Jaal Mann When most people imagine offenders in a prison work crew, they probably see surly, unmotivated folks who…
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Ecological Conservation Nursery Crew Begins Work at WCCW
Ecological Conservation Nursery Crew Begins Work at WCCW By Graduate Research Assistant Brianna Morningred With the completion of two hoop houses, work with the inmate crew at Washington State Correction…
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