After World War II, when Scott Boulevard was still a dirt road, Dr. Chet Morse and his wife Gene settled their young family on a wooded seven-acre parcel and called it “Woodlands.” 

Six decades later, the Morse family made a legacy gift of their land to the Decatur Preservation Alliance and established an endowment fund so that future generations could enjoy the natural wonders of this urban forest.

The Forest Succession Society, the Garden’s legacy giving program, recognizes the generosity embodied in the Morse family gifts and honors donors who have chosen to provide for the future care and maintenance of Woodlands Garden in their estate plans.

Legacy giving empowers people of any means to support the Garden beyond their lifetime, ensuring that the Garden's trees and plants stay maintained and continue to flourish for the delight and education of future generations.

To join the Forest Succession Society, notify our staff when you make a legacy gift to Woodlands Garden in one or more of the following ways:

• A bequest of cash, securities, closely held stock, real estate or tangible property
• Life Insurance
• Qualified Retirement Plans

 
Forest Succession Society Benefits

• Satisfaction in knowing that your gift provides critical support for the future of Woodlands Garden
• Invitations to annual recognition event for Forest Succession Society members
• Recognition in various publications with other members of the Forest Succession Society (you may remain anonymous)
• If requested, a small celebration of the gift once it is fulfilled

 
For more information or to inform us of a legacy gift, please contact Woodlands Garden’s Executive Director at 404-373-2222 or director@woodlandsgarden.org.