Through the Sagebrush in Prisons Project, a partnership with the Institute for Applied Ecology, the Bureau of Land Management, and Idaho Fish & Game, participants at ISCC grew and harvested an impressive 57,000 sagebrush seedlings this year. These plants will support the restoration of sage‑grouse habitat damaged by wildfire, contributing directly to the health of Idaho’s native ecosystems.

Beyond the environmental impact, individuals in the program gain valuable horticulture skills, conservation knowledge, and a restorative sense of purpose as they engage in hands‑on work that benefits communities statewide.

Now in its third year, the conservation-focused effort also expanded at SBWCC, where participants worked alongside Idaho Fish & Game and the Institute for Applied Ecology to plant hundreds of native sagebrush at the Valley Fire burn scar. Led by Alyson Singer, Regional Program Manager for the Conservation in Prisons Program, this partnership provides meaningful opportunities for incarcerated individuals to give back while supporting long-term habitat recovery.

Cultivating purpose.

Restoring habitat.

Strengthening community.

Catch the full CBS2 News story here:

 https://idahonews.com/news/local/inmates-grow-thousands-of-native-plants-for-idaho-wildfire-recovery