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...
News & Updates
We Root for Each Other 2024
Feb 12, 2024 | Friends of 577, News & Updates
Back by popular demand! We’ve partnered with our friends at Jupmode again to offer this special limited apparel collection ~ WE ROOT FOR EACH OTHER!
The beginning is always today…
Jan 5, 2024 | Friends of 577, News & Updates
Check out these things that you made possible at 577 in 2023!
December Days in the Curiosity Shop
Nov 30, 2023 | Curiosity Shop, News & Updates
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...
Thanksgiving & Winter Break
Nov 17, 2023 | News & Updates
Thanksgiving & Winter Break Days at 577 As 2023 winds down, the gardens and grounds at 577 will be closed for a few days giving our staff and volunteers a well-deserved hot cocoa break. Other than the six days listed below, we'll be here for you every day between...
The Gift of Green: Holiday Houseplants
Nov 10, 2023 | Curiosity Shop, Gardens & Grounds, News & Updates
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...
Giving Thanks for Volunteers
Nov 3, 2023 | Friends of 577, News & Updates
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...
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...