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Prison Greenhouse Becomes Sanctuary for Endangered Butterfly Species
Photo: Gustavo Quepóns / Unsplash
In Washington state, a greenhouse at a women's correctional facility has become an unexpected haven for endangered butterflies on the brink of extinction. Incarcerated workers are carefully raising host plants and nurturing eggs and larvae, turning conservation work into a meaningful opportunity that benefits both the species and participants.
In Washington state, a greenhouse at a women’s correctional facility has become an unexpected haven for endangered butterflies on the brink of extinction. Incarcerated workers are carefully raising host plants and nurturing eggs and larvae, turning conservation work into a meaningful opportunity that benefits both the species and participants.