Nancy and Glenn Black are two of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s staunchest supporters, giving generously both with their time and personal resources.
Nancy has lent her talents to the garden since 2002 and serves on the board of directors of the Friends of the Garden. Her bright and gracious smile greets visitors each Tuesday in the garden conservatory. She recently said, “The garden is a place of beauty and inspiration, and giving back feels like planting seeds of hope for tomorrow. And that’s a seed that once sown never dies.”
Glenn, a UGA alumnus, shares Nancy’s passion for the state’s botanical treasure. Together, the couple, who have been married for 54 years, made three major gifts to the garden this past year.
Part of their generosity is evident in their support of the Gateway to the Garden Campaign, as well as funding to refurbish a large section of the International Garden; both projects are ongoing at this time.
Their immense generosity will also extend into perpetuity from a planned gift. Through their estate, the Nancy and Glenn Black Volunteers Services Endowment will be created. This fund is intended to provide underwriting for the ongoing costs associated with maintaining a solid and successful volunteer program at the garden. Volunteers are key to ensuring the garden remains free and open to the public year-round.
Other meaningful gifts in 2025 included a sponsorship of Winter WonderLights, as well as very thoughtful memorials given in remembrance of two dear friends who have passed away.
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is grateful for this amazing and incredibly benevolent couple and all they do to ensure the prosperity of its extensive efforts.
