577 Staff Spotlight: Isabelle Tucker
Isabelle is one of 577’s Program Coordinators. She’s a member of the Education department where she teaches fine art classes and has a key role in coordinating operations in the Welcome Center and Curiosity Shop. Learn more about her journey at 577 and her upcoming classes!
Music returns to 577 this May, bigger and better than ever! Join us this Saturday, May 11, from 11am to 3pm, to kick off this wonderful series.
Celebrate sustainability with a day of fun for the whole family this Saturday, April 20 from 11am to 3pm! Explore the gardens and grounds, check out the special activities and guests, and tour the first floors of Virginia’s historic home and the Cottage. Plus, enjoy a...
There are a multitude of ways to get creative and DIY a project with upcycled materials, and sometimes it’s about thinking outside the box and expanding your vision!
Celebrate International Dot Day with 577 The Dot, written by Peter H. Reynolds, tells the story of Vashti as she unleashes her creative spirit and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Vashti is sitting in art class, unsure where to start and lacking the courage to...
August Thoughts from Heather Gallant, 577 Executive Director “Where’s the rest?” “Why not the best?” Years ago in my college days, one of my political science professors told us on the first day of class that he does not give tests or grades. Huh? He was joking,...
Written by Samantha Day, 577 Organic Garden Horticulturist 577 is set up like a permaculture system! This is the epiphany I had as I’ve been preparing for my Permaculture 101 class over the last few weeks. Permaculture, in a nutshell, is a highly integrated and...
Written by Avery Bohman, 577 Program Intern Earth Month (April ) has come to a close which I think is the perfect time to reflect on why it is so important for us to implement our environmental goals and values. Environmental stewardship is one of 577’s key pillars we...
Go Green Day 2023! Save the Date! Celebrate sustainability with us on Saturday, April 29, during 577’s Go Green Day! For this special day, Virginia’s House will be open to visitors from 10am to 4pm. Join us for a variety of free drop-in activities...
Written by Avery Bohman, 577 Program Intern The most recognizable recycle symbol is probably the triangle symbol with the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. The three Rs have been taught in schools for years and continue to be used to educate children and adults alike...