Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Sustainability & Justice
by Jonathan Bolden, Roots of Success Instructor, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center Photos by DOC staff Too often we assume that the concept of sustainability is exclusive to the realm of environmental…
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In Service to the Earth
Mike Brown, a student in Mr. Scott Knapp’s horticulture class at Cedar Creek Corrections Center shared his poem with Mr. Knapp, who then shared it with us. With Mr. Brown’s…
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Going Above and Beyond for Sustainability
by SPP Program Coordinator, Sadie Gilliom DOC Classifications Counselor, Gina Sibley was the SPP liaison for Cedar Creek Corrections Center for almost two years. We want to thank her for…
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Saving Resources at Airway Heights Corrections Center
Text and photos by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education & Outreach Manager Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) is located in eastern Washington, far from the environmental activism of the Puget Sound. Yet, the…
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Larch Corrections Center – An Upcoming Beekeeper’s Paradise
SPP had another fantastic meeting with Larch Corrections Center. We went to the prison to talk about beekeeping and were met with enthusiasm for this new educational program. Larch has…
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Airway Heights Abuzz with Beekeeping
By Kay Heinrich, Associate Superintendent at Airway Heights Corrections Center AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) has introduced honeybees to not only help the facility’s gardens but to…
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