Celebrate Sustainability with 577! Join us on Saturday, April 25, from 11am to 3pm for a day filled with hands-on experiences, creative projects, and opportunities to learn from local experts. There’s something for everyone—kids, adults, nature lovers, and creative spirits alike.
Spring has arrived, and so has one of our favorite traditions — 577’s Annual Plant Sale! Join us in the Courtyard next to the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop the first weekend in May to shop a vibrant selection of organically grown veggies, herbs, and flowers, all lovingly cultivated by our horticulturists, Bennett and Samantha. Opening weekend is Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 9am to 5pm!.
Through reading, conversation, and time spent outdoors, these March offerings invite the community to slow down, listen, and reflect together. We hope you will join us for the Community Reads Gathering, explore the StoryWalk®, or experience both during your visit to 577.
Autumn has arrived at 577. The trees are starting to show their colors, and a new story is waiting along the trail.
A new keyhole garden is growing at 577! Thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation, this unique bed near the Children’s Playscape is full of herbs, veggies, and flowers—and it’s as educational as it is beautiful. Learn how it works and why it’s making a big impact.
Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us as we highlight the vital role pollinators play in our gardens and daily lives. From bees and butterflies to bats and hummingbirds, learn how 577 supports these essential species and discover simple ways you can help protect them too.
As Earth Day (April 22) approaches, we invite you to take a look behind the scenes at how we care for this special place and offer a few ideas for how you can do the same at home.
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.
After 18 months of experimenting with culinary mushroom cultivation, Samantha is excited to share her progress! From thriving almond agaricus in the greenhouse to an impressive wine cap harvest, she reflects on the journey and shares what’s next.
As the days grow shorter and colder, there’s a buzz of activity around the grounds at 577. Bennett has been busy gathering seeds from native perennials and preparing them for cold stratification—a fascinating process that mimics the natural conditions seeds need to germinate after winter.