Perrysburg in Wood County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Virginia's Garden / The 577 Foundation House House
Welcome 577 Foundation Where People Learn To Like The Land
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 12, 2021
1. Virginia's Garden / The 577 Foundation House Marker
Virginia's Garden
The interactive garden, developed for children, was designed in 2002 by two staff members from Northern California. "A space that fosters a natural occurring educational process within the ever-curious child” - no better words described the child-like Virginia Stranahan, of whom this garden is in memory. Smile and watch as children wind their way through the tunnel, play in the sand, float a stick down the stream bed, dance on the stage, climb up into the tree house, harvest vegetables grown by children in the raised beds, and experience other discoveries.
The 577 Foundation House
In 1935, Duane and Virginia Stranahan built this magnificent home and raised their family here. The gift of the home in 1997 enabled The 577 Foundation to open doors for non-profit organizations to have day-long and multiple day conferences in this wonderful residential setting. More detailed information on the use of this home is available.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.
Location. 41° 33.915′ N, 83° 37.162′ W. Marker is in Perrysburg, Ohio, in Wood County. Marker is on East Front Street (Ohio Route 65) west of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carriage Room (Bookcenter) / Machinery Room (Conference Room) / Cottage (here, next to this marker); The Dairy (Bee Room) / Cow Barn (Pottery Barn) / Solar Thermal Panels (here, next to this marker); Did's Dig / Log Cabin / Honey Bee Hives (here, next to this marker); Hosta Shade Gardens / Bird Blinds (here, next to this marker); Manabigama Wood Kiln / Compost Corner (here, next to this marker); Ceramic Dome "Terra Vista" (a few steps from this marker); The Geodesic Biodome (within shouting distance of this marker); 577 Log House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perrysburg.
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 12, 2021
2. Virginia's Garden / The 577 Foundation House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
