"The Moment" Written by Heather Gallant, 577 Executive Director Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about an original painting hanging in the Curiosity...
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577 Fall Houseplant Sale
The Houseplant Sale is Back! The Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop is now featuring an updated selection of houseplants, nurtured with care by 577’s own horticulturists, Samantha Day and Bennett O. Dowling.
Music in the Gardens ~ September 14
Join us for a delightful afternoon this Saturday, September 14, from 11am to 3pm, for Music in the Gardens ~ a day filled with music, fun activities, and the chance to meet adorable kittens and cats looking for their forever homes!
Botanical Eco-Print: Flower Pounding
Nature blesses us with incredible colors as the growing season progresses, from the cheerful stained glass faces of spring pansies to the jewel tones of late summer cosmos and the fiery hues of the autumn chrysanthemums. We are surrounded by color and, as creatures who appreciate beauty, we try to capture the intricacy and vibrance in our work. Learn how we are capturing their pigments on paper and fabric through the process of eco-printing.
Community Instructor Spotlight: Say Hello to The Pats!
Both local residents, Pat Piper and Pat Szymanowski have a passion for creativity and paper crafts. Pat and Pat delight in 577’s welcoming atmosphere, the fun and knowledgeable instructors, and the “wild but well-kept” nature of our gardens and grounds. They would like everyone to know that “It’s comfortable here. Come try it, you don’t have to be perfect. We all start somewhere.”
Everlastings Garden
There’s nothing quite like the joy of preserving the beauty of your garden to enjoy all year round. Learn more about 577’s ‘Everlasting’ Garden
Music in the Gardens ~ August 10
Join us for a delightful afternoon next Saturday, August 10, for Music in the Gardens! Let your worries melt away as you immerse yourself in the...
Music in the Gardens ~ July 13
Join us for a delightful afternoon next Saturday, July 13, for Music in the Gardens! Let your worries melt away as you immerse yourself in the beautiful melodies drifting through the gardens.
National Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week takes place in June and is one full week of the year that commemorates and appreciates the work of these pollinator friends. But, more importantly, what can we do as individuals and as a community to help pollinators beyond this special week?
Pollinator Gardens: Beyond Blooms
In this edition of “Around the Grounds with Bennett,” discover the vital role of often-overlooked larval host plants and sustainable gardening practices in creating thriving pollinator habitats.