Richard Turner & Thomas Urani Garden Preservation Fund
Formerly the Garden Preservation Fund
Richard “Dick” Turner first met Ruth Bancroft in 1979 and was instantly captivated by her dry garden. He chaired the Garden Conservancy’s advisory committee in the early 90s, working with Ruth and her family to ensure a smooth transition into a public garden. With the founding of The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Inc., Dick became its first executive director. He continues to serve on the Horticultural Advisory Committee and recently joined the Garden Committee. Through both, he hopes to help guide the ongoing management that makes the Garden the most dynamic in the Bay Area, worthy of everyone’s support.
Dick’s late husband Tom was by no means a gardener, but adored Ruth and had a deep appreciation for her Garden. He often joined her in pulling weeds, and would be thrilled to know that others will now have a clear means for supporting the Garden.
The Richard Turner and Thomas Urani Garden Preservation Fund is focused exclusively on the care and cultivation of our extraordinary plant collection and beds as well as the essential elements like water systems, pathways, structures, fencing, and maintenance efforts that are required to keep the garden looking its best today and for future generations.
The Richard Turner and Thomas Urani Garden Preservation Fund allows The Ruth Bancroft Garden to undertake ambitious projects that would otherwise be challenging for our Curator and Garden Manager to accomplish. We aspire to continue acquiring rare plants from around the world to enrich the Garden’s collection and provide an extraordinary experience for all visitors.
Your contribution to this fund will make an immediate impact, ensuring that the Garden’s future remains vibrant and awe-inspiring. Together, we can make a significant difference!
To learn more about the ways we give back to our community, view Annual Reports, and find out about more ways you can support the Garden, click below.
Ways to Give
Monthly giving: Stipulate a certain amount to be contributed each month.
Corporate Matching Funds: Consider tripling your donation by requesting a matching donation from your workplace.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD): Donate through your IRA.
You can also donate stock, crypto, or via Donor Advised Funds (DAF).
Let’s cultivate a legacy of natural wonder!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your generous support over the years. With the Richard Turner and Thomas Urani Garden Preservation Fund, we invite you to join us in helping secure the Garden’s beauty for generations to come.
