Grand Opening of the Green Door Studio
Join us on Wednesday, October 1, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm for the official ribbon cutting and open house of our newly renovated Green Door Studio. Explore the studio, enjoy make-and-take activities, and connect with others over light refreshments.
Formerly known as the Wagon Shed, this space has been thoughtfully transformed into an accessible classroom designed for hands-on art and gardening experiences. We’re excited to welcome the community into this vibrant new space—part of 577’s continued evolution in connecting creativity and nature.
Mixtape: Community Singing Event at 577
Saturday, October 4 ~ 10am to 11am
A mixtape is a collection of favorite, familiar, and new-to-you songs. When cassettes and CDs were popular, people would curate a compilation of songs for friends and romantic crushes to enjoy when you’re together or apart. This program brings back a casual way for people to sing out loud together to forge connection and a sense of belonging.
This is playing, not performing! Be ready to make mistakes and watch the song leader make mistakes. Forget perfection. Forget polish. That isn’t the point. Singing together, laughing, trying something, and having fun together is the point!
Bring a friend or come alone and make a new friend. All ages and backgrounds are welcome (although kids should be accompanied by a caregiver or responsible adult 18+). Free event, with optional donation.
We’ll meet on the Outdoor Stage at 577. Don’t worry about inclement weather, we will plan to meet in Virginia’s House.
Community Song Leader: 577 Foundation Executive Director Heather Gallant
Annual special events include April’s Earth Month Celebration, May’s Plant Sale featuring tomatoes, veggies, native plants, and the Music in the Gardens series beginning in June. Plus, be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for pop-up special events in the Gardens and Curiosity Shop.
Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all!
Plant Sale
Music in the Gardens
Go Green Day
Celebrate Earth Month
Fall Houseplant Sale begins Friday, September 12!
The greenhouses at 577 are bursting with beautiful plants, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Our Fall Houseplant Sale begins this Friday, September 12, and will continue while supplies last in the Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop, open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
This year’s collection offers a wide variety of sizes, from small succulent pots and tabletop plants to larger statement pieces. You’ll find a selection of vining plants like pothos and peperomia, colorful begonias, easy-care cacti, striking ficus, and even a few one-of-a-kind treasures waiting to be discovered. Many of these plants may look familiar. You might recognize them as propagated from the thriving collections in our Geodesic Biodome and Virginia’s House.
Proceeds from plant sales support the 577 Growing Fund, helping to sustain our Community Garden programs and the landscape gardens enjoyed by visitors year-round.
Live Music Blooms at 577!
Thank you for another magic season of Music in the Gardens at 577!
You joined us on the second Saturday of each month, June through September, for a full day of live music, exploration, and fun. Featured Artists included:
Saturday, June 14
11am–1pm: Birds of a Feather (jazz, easy listening)
1pm–2pm: Northview Tri-M (orchestra ensemble)
2pm–4pm: Liz Nowland (harp)
Saturday, July 12
11am–1pm: Jeff Tucker (singer-songwriter)
1pm–2pm: Northview Tri-M (orchestra ensemble)
2pm–4pm: Quick Trio (jazz)
Featured Guest: Citizens’ Climate Education
Saturday, August 9
11am–1pm: Michael Corwin (country, blues)
1pm–2pm: Northview Tri-M (orchestra ensemble)
2pm–4pm: Christopher Schoelen (classical)
Featured Vendor: Ackerman’s Berry Farm
Saturday, September 13
11am–1pm: EZ Pickens (classic rock, country)
1pm–2pm: Clipboards (Perrysburg student/teacher cover band)
2pm–4pm: Chloe & the Steel Strings (folk)
Music in the Gardens is a free, family-friendly event and takes place rain or shine.
We look forward to welcoming you next summer at 577!
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Interested in performing at 577? Contact us at hello@577foundation.org for more information.
Save the Date! Saturday, April 25, 2026
Go Green Day is a free community event celebrating sustainability with hands-on activities, garden discoveries, and creative experiences for all ages. Whether you’re planting seeds, getting crafty, or exploring the natural world, it’s a fun and engaging way to connect with nature and your community.
Go Green Day is a free event. Rain or shine.
Celebrate Earth Month with 577 in April!
Virginia Secor Stranahan envisioned 577 as a place where people would “learn to love the land.” While the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, here we honor it every day.
Join us in April, as we highlight the many ways we can all make small changes that make a big impact in protecting the planet. By taking action and working together, we can help ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
Sustainability and the environment are one of 577’s key pillars. During April, many of our classes are tailored towards keeping our planet green, reusing and repurposing, and exploring new ways of loving the environment around us. Through sustainable art, and learning about & implementing greener practices, we can lead by example and inspire others to make the change(s) too. Plus! Earth Month Event Highlight: Go Green Day on April 25!
Become a 2026 Event Sponsor
Help make next year’s signature gatherings even more memorable. In 2026, 577 will host Go Green Day on Saturday, April 25—a full day of hands-on eco activities, family fun, and community action focused on sustainability and conservation—and the beloved Music in the Gardens summer concert series, which fills the gardens with live music and connection all summer long.
Event sponsorship provides meaningful community visibility and a custom package of promotional benefits while directly supporting free, high-quality programming for visitors of all ages.
If you are interested in becoming an Organizational Sponsor to support 577’s mission year-round, or would like to learn more about 2026 event sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact Kelly Hirsh, Assistant Director of Administrative Operations, at 419-874-4174 or khirsh@577foundation.org.