A group of volunteers working in the historic gardens of Alcatraz

Historic Gardens

Help cultivate and restore the park’s beautiful historic gardens. Activities include weeding, pruning, and planting.

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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.

Alcatraz Historic Gardens, Black Point Historic Gardens Events

Volunteers Working in Black Point Historic Gardens

(CANCELED) Black Point Historic Gardens

Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 3:00 - 6:00pm

Fort Mason

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

Black Point Historic Gardens

Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fort Mason

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

Black Point Historic Gardens

Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 2:00 - 5:00pm

Fort Mason

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

Black Point Historic Gardens

Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Fort Mason

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

Black Point Historic Gardens

Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Fort Mason

Help us restore the long-neglected gardens of East Black Point, a spectacular park site tucked away above the bustling San Francisco waterfront.

Alcatraz Historic Gardens Volunteers

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

When: Wednesdays and Thursday, 8am–Noon | Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents, bringing living color and vibrancy to the Rock.

A volunteer waters plants at Black Point Historic Gardens

Black Point Historic Gardens

When: Thursdays, 2–5 & 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.

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