


The plants tell the other story of Alcatraz--the human and humane story of an individual and group effort to bring a bit of beauty to a grim place.”
Russell A. Beatty, Gardens of Alcatraz
The Project Partners

The Garden Conservancy is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving exceptional American gardens. For more information or to become a member, phone the San Francisco office, (415) 441-4300, or national headquarters, (845) 265-2029, or visit www.gardenconservancy.org.
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The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit support partner for the Golden Gate National Parks. A membership organization, the Conservancy was created to preserve the Golden Gate National Parks, enhance the experiences of park visitors, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future. To become a member, phone (415) 4R-PARKS or visit www.parksconservancy.org.

The National Park Service was created in 1916 to preserve America’s natural, cultural, and scenic treasures, and today manages 388 sites for the enjoyment of the public and future generations. For information about the Golden Gate National Parks, phone (415) 561-4700 or visit www.nps.gov/alcatraz.
Major Project Donors
- Fernleigh Foundation
- Save America’s Treasures
- S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation
- Mary A. Crocker Trust
- National Park Foundation/Tauck Foundation
- Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund
- Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust
- San Francisco Garden Club
- National Park Foundation/REI
- Hillsborough Garden Club
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- National Park Service Challenge Cost-Share Program
- California Horticultural Society
- Alice Russell-Shapiro Fund (Columbia Foundation)





