Gardening

A group of colorful wildflowers in front of a disused federal penitentiary building on Alcatraz Island.
Article

Just the essentials: How the Alcatraz gardens grow

For two months this year following the shelter-in-place order, the five gardens at Alcatraz grew wild and untended until Shelagh Fritz, the Senior Program Manager on the island, was able to return. The history of the Alcatraz Gardens is one of careful planning, wild growth, and dedicated work.
Volunteer on Alcatraz Island
Events

(CANCELED) Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Wed, Aug 12 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Aug 14 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Aug 19 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Aug 21 8:00am-12:00pm
Wed, Aug 26 8:00am-12:00pm
Fri, Aug 28 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.
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

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.
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

Tue, Aug 11 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Aug 18 9:00am-12:00pm
Tue, Aug 25 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.
Presidio Volunteer
Events

(CANCELED) Presidio Garden Stewards

Thu, Aug 13 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Aug 20 9:00am-12:00pm
Thu, Aug 27 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio Main Post Transit Center
Help enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and grounds, as well as support the park efforts to become a model of environmental sustainability.
Presidio Volunteer
Events

(CANCELED) Presidio Garden Stewards

Presidio Transit Center
Help enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and grounds, as well as support the park efforts to become a model of environmental sustainability.
Presidio Volunteer
Events

(CANCELED) Presidio Garden Stewards

Presidio Transit Center
Help enhance the Presidio’s historic gardens and grounds, as well as support the park efforts to become a model of environmental sustainability.
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens
Events

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

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.
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Rock's famed water tower in the background.
Gateways Article

'Historic' water once meant for laundry now helps Alcatraz Gardens thrive

Shelagh Fritz, Program Manager for Alcatraz Historic Gardens, has worked to install an innovative rainwater catchment system on the Rock. We sat down with Shelagh to learn more.
Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Garden
Volunteer

Black Point Historic Gardens

When: Every Tuesday and 3rd Saturday, 9 am–Noon 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.