March can be a challenging month for the gardener because, more than many other months, it can be completely unpredictable. Some years, the month is...
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Reservations at 577
577 offers two historic spaces, the Library in Virginia’s House and the Cottage, to community organizations, schools, governmental organizations,...
Learning, Doing, Being
February Thoughts ~ From the desk of Heather Gallant, 577 Executive Director The other day, I read something by education advocate John Holt that...
577 Staff Spotlight: Samantha Day
Say Hello to Samantha! Samantha Day joined the 577 team in November as our Organic Garden Horticulturist. She is the staff lead for the...
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...
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...
Community Instructor Spotlight: Ellen Seeburger
Say Hello to Ellen! Ellen Seeburger is a fiber artist who enjoys weaving, embroidery, and fabric printing. She studied textiles at a traditional...
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...
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,...
Winter Weather Policy
December 21 is the Winter Solstice for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. This marks the shortest day of our year, the longest night of the...