Wisconsin Inmates Help Revitalize Monarch Butterfly Populations Through Inspiring Prison Program

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An innovative program at the Redgranite Correctional Institute in Wisconsin is giving incarcerated individuals the opportunity to raise and release monarch butterflies. Originally designed as an inclusive activity for inmates unable to participate in sports, the initiative provides participants with a meaningful way to support the environment and give back to the community.
An innovative program at the Redgranite Correctional Institute in Wisconsin is giving incarcerated individuals the opportunity to raise and release monarch butterflies. Originally designed as an inclusive activity for inmates unable to participate in sports, the initiative provides participants with a meaningful way to support the environment and give back to the community.