Volunteers tending to the Gardens of Alcatraz
Shelagh Fritz / Parks Conservancy
Historic Gardens Volunteering
Revitalize and Steward Historic Gardens
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Help cultivate and restore the park’s beautiful historic gardens. Activities include weeding, pruning, and planting.
Check out our upcoming programs.
The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.
Volunteer
When: Wednesdays and Thursday, 8 am–Noon | Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents, bringing living color and vibrancy to the Rock.
Volunteer
When: Thursdays, 2–5 pm & Fridays, 9 am–Noon; 1st Saturdays, 10 am–1 pm | Where: Fort Mason, San Francisco | Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
Volunteer
Sat, Feb 08 8:00am-12:30pm
Alcatraz Gardens
As a garden docent, you would welcome visitors into the gardens, share the stories of those who created and tended the gardens, and share the garden preservation work that was done.
Events
Wed, Feb 12 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Gardens
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
Events
Thu, Feb 13 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz Gardens
Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock.
Events
Thu, Feb 13 2:00pm-5:00pm
Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
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Fri, Feb 14 9:00am-12:00pm
Black Point Meeting Location
Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.
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