Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
“Participating in the transformation of the world” : Roots of Success at Stafford Creek Corrections Center
By Amory Ballantine, SPP Roots of Success Coordinator Photos by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager “Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the…
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Prairie Appreciation Day 2014 – Photo Gallery
Photos by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager. To find out more about Prairie Appreciation Day, see the article: Butterflies, flowers and prairies, oh my! by one of SPP’s conservation…
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A Convicts Redemption
By Jamar Glenn, Western Pond Turtle Technician Who would’ve thought a turtle’s life was so parallel to mine? I was given a great opportunity to work with an endangered species,…
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Western Pond Turtle Release
by Fiona Edwards, SPP Graduate Research Assistant In mid-April, 10 western pond turtles (WPT) were released from Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) back into the wild. The turtles were housed…
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SPP Ecological Conservation Nursery Manual, 4th Edition: The Best Ever!
by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager I am super impressed by the hot-off-the-press, 4th edition SPP Ecological Conservation Nursery Manual. The 4th edition represents the cumulative knowledge and effort…
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Ideas Worth Spreading: “Turning Keys” in a Washington prison
By Kelli Bush, SPP Program Manager On March 15, 2014 Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Washington will host a TEDx event. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design; it’s is a…
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