Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Art of the Oregon silverspot butterfly
By SPP SCCC Ecological Conservation Nursery Coordinator Graham Klag Fall colors continue to take flight at Stafford Creek Corrections Center through the artistic talents of conservation technician Michael! Inspired by SPP lectures…
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Wolves: More like Humans Than You Would Think!
Text and photos by Erica Benoit, SPP Environmental Workshop Series Coordinator Over the last two months, representatives from Wolf Haven International, a frequent partner in the SPP Workshop Series, led…
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Susan Christopher reflects on her experience raising endangered butterflies in prison
Text by Susan Christopher, photos by Keegan Curry Hello! My name is Susan Christopher and I’m currently incarcerated at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women in Belfair, Washington. I would…
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More Beekeeping than Ever!
Text by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator, and Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach Manager. Photos by Bethany Shepler, except where otherwise noted. About a year and a…
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LED Retrofits Pay Off
By James Atteberry, Facilities Manager for Washington State Penitentiary and Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach Manager Starting in 2015, Washington State Department of Corrections (WA Corrections) has been…
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Out on the Farm
Text by former Cedar Creek Turtle Technician William “Bill” Anglemyer. Forward by former SPP Turtle Program Coordinator, Jessica Brown. Photos by SPP Ecological Conservation Coordinator, Marisa Pushee (unless otherwise noted).…
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