Tis the season to give thanks, and this month, we want to express our sincere gratitude to all of the unsung heroes at 577 – our amazing volunteers! They are the folks who keep 577 buzzing! 577 volunteers show up despite the rain and snow and heat to assist our staff...
News & Updates
Celebrate National Reuse Day
Oct 10, 2023 | Curiosity Shop, News & Updates
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...
Community Gardens at 577
Sep 26, 2023 | Gardens & Grounds, News & Updates
The Community Garden plots surrounding the Geodesic Biodome are the heart of 577’s grounds. Walking the curved paths in the peak of summer, you see a variety of beautiful vegetables like tomatoes, green beans, peppers, onions, squash, and greens growing amidst flowers...
Finding Magic
Sep 26, 2023 | Friends of 577, News & Updates
October Thoughts from Heather Gallant, 577 Executive Director And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. ~ Roald...
We Root For Each Other
Sep 14, 2023 | Friends of 577, Gardens & Grounds, News & Updates
New merch alert for a special cause! We’ve partnered with our friends at Jupmode to offer a new, limited apparel collection called: WE ROOT FOR EACH OTHER. With artwork hand-drawn by Isabelle Tucker, 577’s program coordinator and studio art instructor, and in...
Creation of a New Nature Trail
Aug 16, 2023 | Gardens & Grounds, News & Updates
From the Desk of Bennett O. Dowling, 577 Organic Landscape Horticulturist In the winter of 2020/2021, 577 properties and horticulture staff set out to create a new landscape running from the wood kiln to the orchard. A major goal of the new trail was to create a key...
“It matters.”
Jul 26, 2023 | Classes & Events, News & Updates
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,...
Courtyard Renovations Begin
Jul 10, 2023 | News & Updates
Pardon our dust - something exciting is coming soon! Starting today, July 10, 2023, 577’s courtyard will be undergoing some much-needed renovations. Our contractors are taking advantage of a rain-free forecast and beginning a project that has been planned for some...
Celebrating Pollinator Week
Jun 23, 2023 | Gardens & Grounds, News & Updates
Celebrating Pollinator Week with 577 by Avery Bohman This week 577 honored and celebrated the many ways pollinators benefit our gardens and promote healthy ecosystems. National Pollinator Week is an annual celebration that helps to bring awareness and support to...
Summer Fun at 577
May 30, 2023 | News & Updates
Join us this summer at 577 for Saturdays filled with relaxation, creativity, and the enchanting melodies of live music. We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of 577’s gardens as you are serenaded by the sweet sounds of live music drifting over the blossoming...