Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Principle & Practice: Learning and doing science at Shotwell’s
by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager In February, I visited Shotwell’s Landing and got to see the prairie restoration crew in action. The crew is contributing to program coordinator Conrad Ely‘s thesis research…
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A Technician’s Experience in a Room Full of Frog Scientists
Each year a group of amphibian experts meets to discuss status, research updates and action items for the recovery of the state endangered and federally threatened Oregon spotted frog (OSF). …
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It was a Toad-ally Ribbiting Lecture with the Special Offenders Unit
Blog and photos by Liliana Caughman, SPP Lecture Series Program Coordinator Last month the SPP Science and Sustainability Lecture Series held its first ever lecture at the Special Offenders Unit…
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Washington State Penitentiary Collaboration for the Birds!
By Kelli Bush, SPP Program Manager It’s always nice to do positive projects. It helps us do our time with rewarding accomplishment knowing it helps the community and wildlife. ~Michael Feeney…
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New Program Offered by SPP: Bee Certification
By Emily Passarelli, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator It is with great excitement that I announce: SPP is adding beekeeping certification to our lovely list of programs. Our goal is to…
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Planning action for Clallam Bay
by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager After months of pre-meetings and scheduling, Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC) hosted two days of Action Planning: deciding next steps to expand SPP…
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