Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting Ecological Conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Cedar Creek’s Roots of Success Graduation
By Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager November4th, 2013, I had the pleasure of attending the first Roots of Success graduation ceremony at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC). Roots of…
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The Wonders of In-Vessel Composting at Cedar Creek Corrections Center
By Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager In the short time that Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) has had their new in-vessel composter operational, I have heard many great things…
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Internship with SPP
By Erica Turnbull, SPP Summer Intern Spending 11 weeks working in prison might not sound appealing to everyone but as a Rehabilitation and Social Justice major at NorthWestern Washington University,…
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Kittens at Shotwell’s
by Jaal Mann, Ecological Conservation Nursery Coordinator and Graduate Research Assistant A couple of weeks ago, a stray cat gave birth to six kittens at our Shotwell’s Landing nursery in…
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2013’s Bumper Crop at Washington Corrections Center
By Scott Knapp, Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 5, Washington Corrections Center; photos by Scott Knapp and Don Carlstad It has been a busy and productive gardening season here at…
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Interview with Officer Glenn Epling, New Beekeeping Project Lead at Cedar Creek Corrections Center
By Fiona Edwards, SPP Graduate Research Assistant In June, I had the opportunity to meet Officer Glenn Epling, the new beekeeping project lead at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC). Officer…
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