Blogs & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
WASBA’s Annual Beekeeping Facility of the Year Winner 2024: Washington Correctional Center for Women
“Keeping bees is like honey for your soul” – Incarcerated beekeeper at WASBA’s Beekeeping Facility of Year award ceremony At the end of March, the Washington Correctional Center for Women…
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SPP Bees Preparing for Winter
While transferring the hive, the bee club was surprised to find that one hive was missing a Queen! The bee club conducted a detailed search of every panel and used…
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Like Honeybees, We Are Working Together
Text by Carrie Hesch, Beekeeping Liaison for Washington Corrections Center for WomenPhotos by Sandy Faranara, President of West Sound Beekeepers Association Honeybees destined for the program at Washington Corrections Center…
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Once a year, SPP reports on all things sustainable happening in Washington State Prisons.