Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting Ecological Conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Sustainability Seminars begin at Washington State Penitentiary
by Robert Branscum, Correctional Specialist 3, Washington State Penitentiary Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) has had its first Sustainability Seminar. It was a fantastic success. Gretchen Graber, Native Plant Greenhouse…
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SPP National Workshop was a resounding success
Teams meet again to complete the launching of six new SPPs! by Joslyn Rose Trivett, Interim Program Manager Teams from the states of Oregon, Ohio, Maryland, California, and Washington as…
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High diapause survival and a successful release for the butterfly program at MCCCW
by Graduate Research Assistant Dennis Aubrey Diapause Survival Congratulations and thanks are in order for the Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly technicians and staff at Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women…
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Gardening with Sophie Hart at Cedar Creek Corrections Center
by Sophie Hart, SPP volunteer About a month ago, I began volunteering in the gardening programs at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) through the Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP). My…
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My First Two Months Working at SPP
By Graduate Research Assistant Drissia Ras Working for the SPP is a great experience at all levels. It all started a couple of months ago. I am in fact no…
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Working With Offenders at Shotwell’s Landing Nursery
Working With Offenders at Shotwell’s Landing Nursery By Graduate Research Assistant Jaal Mann When most people imagine offenders in a prison work crew, they probably see surly, unmotivated folks who…
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Once a year, SPP reports on all things sustainable happening in Washington State Prisons.