Discover the magic of growing from seed with 577’s curated collection—locally adapted, resilient, and ready to bring beauty, flavor, and pollinator power to your garden.
Curiosity Shop
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.
The Beauty of Crafting Sustainably
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!
December Days in the Curiosity Shop
Magic and curiosities can be found in the Curiosity Shop this December. The Curiosity Shop is your place to unplug and explore thousands of gently used books with selections for all ages and interests, a large assortment of art supplies, handmade pottery, artwork from...
The Gift of Green: Holiday Houseplants
Give the gift of green this holiday season! Plant Sale begins Friday, November 17 at 10am in the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop. In a joyful, collaborative effort, 577 staff members and volunteers used their creativity and talents to paint over 100 terra cotta...
Celebrate National Reuse Day
Join 577 in celebrating National Reuse Day on Friday, October 20! Take pride in contributing to waste reduction by donating your gently used and like-new art supplies. Our creative team at 577 has compiled a list of essential items needed for upcoming classes, as well...
Help Us Create a Recycled Bottle Cap Bench
Join us this summer by collecting plastic caps and lids for our special Recycled Bottle Cap Bench Project. These plastic cap donations will be manufactured into a recycled post-consumer plastic bench for our grounds through the Plastics-R-Unique, Inc. CAP (Caring About our Planet) Program.
The Diversity of Environmentalism
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...
A Journey of Minimalism
Written by Avery Bohman, 577 Program Intern Can less equal more? Finding the answer to this question began with my journey to a more minimalist lifestyle. At the start of the pandemic, I was browsing YouTube videos watching informational stories and tips about...
Curiosity Shop Appreciation Sale!
Join us in the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop on Saturday, November 26 from 10am to 4pm as we celebrate you and thank you for your support of 577 for more than 30+ years. ALL Books, Magazines, Art & Craft Supplies, and Pottery will be 30% off! *Sale excludes...