Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Second Chances and the WAG Program at Clallam Bay
Main text by Douglas Gallagher, Incarcerated Dog Trainer at Clallam Bay Corrections CenterIntroduction by Bethany J. Shepler, Green Track Program Coordinator At the Sustainability Fair at Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC),…
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Life in a cell/cell/cell
by Shappa, Journeyman Beekeeper at Airway Heights Corrections Center. Shappa wrote this piece in response to a call for writing on “science in prison.” Living in a prison cell is…
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Turtle Release Day for Cedar Creek
Unless otherwise noted, text and photos by Bill Anglemyer, Evergreen student and former Turtle Technician. With the technicians responsible for their rehabilitation, on April 10th, ten turtles made their way…
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Origin Story of a Compost Program
Text and photos by Erica Benoit, SPP Environmental Workshop Series Coordinator Note: please be aware that at least one individual featured in this story and in these images has victims…
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What is the goal for tomorrow?
By Christian Betancourt , Student and Teaching Assistant at Grays Harbor College Christian Betancourt was one of the first speakers during the day-long Pathway to Reentry event at Stafford Creek…
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Pathways to Successful Re-Entry
Text by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator On April 16th, Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) hosted a re-entry event called Pathways to Reentry. This event was different than most for…
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