Gardens & Grounds

Botanical Eco-Print: Flower Pounding

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.

National Pollinator Week

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

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.

New Trees, New Plants, New Life

New Trees, New Plants, New Life

Around the Grounds with Bennett The grounds of The 577 Foundation are graced with many great trees under which people have sat and children played, upon which many birds have nested and squirrels foraged, and against which daily life has occurred.  And though trees...

Dive into something new this summer—577 classes are all about exploring, creating, and having fun. June and July classes are open for registration!

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