Save the Date! Go Green Day is Saturday, April 26, 11am to 3pm
Mark your calendar for a fun and inspiring day at 577! 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.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming:
- Experiment with block printing and collage making
- Visit our Sewing and Mending Lab
- Plant seeds to take home
- Learn about composting and rain barrels
- Explore the fascinating world of mushrooms and invertebrates
- Play outdoor games and activities
- Enjoy storytime
- Browse and discover like-new books and art supplies, community artwork, and other treasures in the Welcome Center and Curiosity Shop
- And so much more!
We’ll be joined by several of our amazing community partners who will share their expertise and lead special activities throughout the day. Lyle’s Crepes Food Truck will be on-site serving both sweet and savory crepes, along with tacos made fresh to order. A full schedule of activities and locations will be announced next week!
Go Green Day is free and open to all, rain or shine.
Please note that parking at 577 may be limited; overflow parking will be available across the street at the medical center (28442 E River Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551).
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!
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. Check out our list below of upcoming Earth Month fun:
YOUTH & FAMILY
Youth Craft & Play: Create Your Own Game Box
Kids Explore Nature: Plant a Healthy Garden
Youth Art Adventures: Earth Day!
Youth Art Adventures: The Living Wonder of Trees
STUDIO ART
Kindness Rocks: Creative Rock Painting
Watercolor: Create a Travelling Studio
Storybook Journals: Upcycled & Handmade
FIBER ART
Crochet 2: Granny Square Remix ~ Scrap Yarn!
GARDENING & NATURE
Spring Foraging Workshop ~ April 12
Spring Foraging Workshop ~ April 14
Growing Mushrooms in Your Garden (April)
Underwater Garden: Aquatic Plant Bowl
Plus! Earth Month Event Highlight: Go Green Day on April 26, 11am to 3pm
Save the Date! Saturday, April 26, 11am to 3pm
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.
A full schedule of activities and locations will be announced next week!
Save the Date! Annual Plant Sale begins Saturday, May 3 at 9am
More details coming soon!
All proceeds from our plant sale fundraiser will be invested back into 577’s programs, services, buildings, and gardens. Sales tax will be applied to all purchases.
A Heartfelt Thank You for an Incredible Music in the Gardens season in 2024!
More details about 2025 coming soon!
To everyone who joined us this year, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect season—sunshine-filled days, fantastic music, and the most wonderful people coming together to create unforgettable memories.
We are especially grateful to the incredibly talented musicians who graced our stage. Your beautiful performances were the heartbeat of our summer, providing the perfect backdrop for afternoons filled with garden bliss.
This year’s amazing lineup included:
- Chloe & the Steel Strings
- The Funk Trio
- TSA Urban Jazz Collective
- Southview & Northview Tri-M
- Christopher Schoelen
- Birds of a Feather Sing Together
- Ellie Martin Duo
- TSA String Quartet
- Rebecca Swett
- Jeff Tucker
A special shout-out to the food trucks, whose delicious offerings added extra flavor to our event days. We’re so grateful for your participation in making this season even more delightful!
Thank you to:
- Sweet Nate’s Coffee Food Truck
- Naan Stop Kebap
- Jacky’s Depot
- Swanky Scoops
- Smashdawgz Food Truck
Of course, none of this would have been possible without our incredible 577 volunteers. You brought heart and soul to every event. From the warm greeters at Virginia’s House to the Curiosity Shop volunteers who introduced guests to their next favorite read, and to our enthusiastic teen volunteers guiding nature art and craft activities—your passion made everything come alive. A special mention goes to our volunteer beekeeper, who offered guests a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of our bee program.
We were also honored to host For the Love of Cats and 419 Orphan Kitten Club, who joined us for an inspiring afternoon of learning about cat adoption and fostering. Your dedication to helping our furry friends made this event extra special.
To everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, or contributed in any way—thank you. Your presence made this season truly remarkable.
Makers Circle: Exploring Art Through Trees
Saturday, May 10 ~ 9:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, May 10 ~ 2pm to 5pm
Embark on a brand-new creative adventure with the new 577 Makers Circle Workshops! This choose-your-own art-making experience lets you explore your creativity in a way that’s uniquely yours. Each workshop will have a theme, but what you draw or paint is entirely up to you!
Participants can create using graphite, colored pencils, chalk pastels, watercolor paint, watercolor pencils, or a mix of these mediums. All necessary tools will be provided, along with a selection of student-grade drawing and watercolor papers to bring your ideas to life.
The theme for the May Makers Circle is trees! To kick off the workshop, staff artists will share creative ideas, techniques, and tips for drawing and painting trees using a variety of supplies. Plenty of tree references will be available, and participants are encouraged to explore the beautiful 577 grounds for inspiration.
Most of the class will be dedicated to hands-on creating, experimenting, gathering inspiration, and engaging with fellow art enthusiasts—all with plenty of instructor support. Plus, learn how to overcome the fear of the blank page and let your creativity bloom!
All supplies are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring a sketchbook or their preferred drawing or watercolor paper. You’re also welcome to bring a favorite tree photo for inspiration.
577 Staff Instructor: Connie Stose
Mixtape at 577
Saturday, May 10 ~ 12:30pm to 1:30pm
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 and then venture inside the Geodesic Biodome to play with the acoustics in this beautiful space. Don’t worry about inclement weather, we will plan to meet in Virginia’s House.
Community Song Leader: 577 Foundation Executive Director Heather Gallant