May Watts

Published: April 29, 2022, 4:33 p.m.

May Theilgaard Watts was an illinois naturalist, author, and poet who worked to develop nature themed programming and educational materials that helped people understand the world around them. You may recognize her work in the famous “Tree Finder” book used by countless naturalists and educators.  Learn about this Illinoisan and the contributions she made to our understanding of the natural world.