Best kept secret. If you are ever in Toledo, Ohio, check out the 577 Foundation. It is a treasure. I raised my toddlers by taking them 577 every week. They have an awesome Bee House with a see-through live hive. They have bee costumes and kid-sized honey combs. They have a log cabin furnished with real pioneer artifacts. They have a fossil dig area with shale from a nearby quarry full of interesting fossils that the kids can dig up. When it is in season, you can pick and eat raspberries. Also, they have a wonderful apple orchard where you can sample a variety of animals. They have wild animal and bird blind where you can watch native birds. The free library exchange is full of resources and interesting books. They have wonderful horticulture program with a geodesic dome with a koi pond and exotic plants. If you are interested in a community garden, you might want to sign up for a plot. They even have warm farms to promote organic gardening. Early summer, their strawberry plants let you sample their lovely fruit. They have gorgeous meeting rooms that you can rent for a reasonable price. It is a perfect place for a wedding. My favorite feature is their pottery workshop. I kept my sanity by participating. Classes are super affordable. Most of the activities are FREE! 577 Foundation is an amazing place awaiting your discovery.
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