The Power of Plants to Sustain

The Power of Plants to Sustain

Here at 577, we believe in the power of plants to sustain, whether it is vegetables and fruits for humans, or seeds, pollen, nectar, and shelter for all animals from insects to birds and mammals.  A key part of sustaining our local ecosystem can be accomplished by...
Join Our Team!

Join Our Team!

With summer just around the corner, we are looking to hire an eager summer staff member to keep The 577 Foundation beautiful and welcoming. This team member works alongside our year-round staff to tend the gardens and grounds, welcome visitors, and steward our mission...
New Year’s Resolution: Nurture

New Year’s Resolution: Nurture

From the Desk of Bennett O. Dowling, 577 Organic Garden Landscape Horticulturist It is that dreaded time of year: resolution season.  Instead of focusing so much on improving ourselves by going to the gym more or eating healthier foods or getting more (or less) sleep,...
Warm-hearted generosity abounds at 577

Warm-hearted generosity abounds at 577

577 is here for you, and you are the reason that 577 blossoms and bears fruit. The 577 Foundation was planted as a seed of an idea by our founder, Virginia Secor Stranahan. This seed of generosity, this vision for an environmental and creative learning commons, was a...

Dive into something new this summer—577 classes are all about exploring, creating, and having fun. July classes open for registration on Wednesday, May 28 at 9am!

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