Now Hiring in the Curiosity Shop
The Welcome Center and Curiosity Shop is a unique space at 577 that encourages visitors to unplug and discover new curiosities. Transformed from a once-read book center into a successful creative reuse shop in 2022, the shop’s goals are to disrupt the pipeline of old...
Join Our Team!
Now Hiring Summer Staff 577 is a nonprofit community arts and nature center situated on the former estate of our founder, Virginia Secor Stranahan. Open to all, 577 builds a creative, caring community through curiosity and lifelong learning. This enduring passion...
Seeds with a Story: Cultivating Beauty, Flavor, and Connection
From the Desk of Bennett O. Dowling, 577 Organic Landscape Horticulturist There are not many gardening activities that are more rewarding than nurturing a plant from seed to maturity. Conjuring forth all that life from such an inert little package can feel like true...