Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting 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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The Magic of Caring for Turtles
By William Angelmyer, former SPP Turtle Technician and current student at The Evergreen State College. Photos by SPP staff unless otherwise noted. Bill worked as a Turtle Technician for SPP…
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Peer education created by and for incarcerated gardeners
Introduction to Aquaponics by Emerico I first became interested in aquaponics after reading a few articles and watching some educational television programs. I was working on the gardening crew at…
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First Place Honey!
Monroe Correctional Complex – Twin Rivers Unit‘s (MCC-TRU) beekeeping program participated in the Evergreen State Fair for the second time this year. They host a booth along with Northwest District Beekeepers…
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Wastewater Treatment at Olympic Corrections Center Continues to Impress
Text and Photos by Bethany J. Shepler, Green Track Program Coordinator Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)’s wastewater treatment plant is among the best in the state. The Department of Ecology (DOE) has…
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