News & Updates

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...

December Days in the Curiosity Shop

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...

Thanksgiving & Winter Break

Thanksgiving & Winter Break

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...

Giving Thanks for Volunteers

Giving Thanks for Volunteers

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

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...

Community Gardens at 577

Community Gardens at 577

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

Finding Magic

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...

Celebrate Sustainability! Join us for Go Green Day on Saturday, April 26, 11am to 3pm!

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