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The Vision of May Theilgaard Watts, the Creation of the Illinois Prairie Path, and a Community's Crusade for Open Space in Chicago's Suburbs
Antioch University AURA - Antioch University Repository and Archive Student & Alumni Scholarship, including Dissertations & Theses Dissertations & Theses 2016 "One Narrow Thread of Green": The iV sion of May Theilgaard Watts, the Creation of the Illinois Prairie Path, and a Community's Crusade for Open Space in Chicago's Suburbs Anne M. Keller Antioch University, New England Follow this and additional works at: http://aura.antioch.edu/etds Part of the Environmental Studies Commons Recommended Citation Keller, Anne M., ""One Narrow Thread of Green": The iV sion of May Theilgaard Watts, the rC eation of the Illinois Prairie Path, and a Community's Crusade for Open Space in Chicago's Suburbs" (2016). Dissertations & Theses. 281. http://aura.antioch.edu/etds/281 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Student & Alumni Scholarship, including Dissertations & Theses at AURA - Antioch University Repository and Archive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations & Theses by an authorized administrator of AURA - Antioch University Repository and Archive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Department of Environmental Studies DISSERTATION COMMITTEE PAGE The undersigned have examined the dissertation entitled: "One Narrow Thread of Green": The Vision of May Theilgaard Watts, the Creation of the Illinois Prairie Path, and a Community's Crusade for Open Space in Chicago's Suburbs presented by Anne M. Keller, candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, and hereby certify that it has been accepted. * Committee Chair: Joy W. Ackerman, Ph.D. Title/Affiliation: Core Faculty, Department of Environmental Studies, Antioch University New England Committee Member: Alesia Maltz, Ph.D. -
Introduction to the Native Landscape Reader
Introduction Growing concerns about the depletion of scientific study, as a model for design, and resources and global climate change have as the focus of preservation (or restoration) propelled many people, from landscape ar- efforts in the man-made landscape. Aes- chitects to professional stewards to home thetically, philosophically, practically, and gardeners, to reexamine how we design politically, the native landscape served as and manage the land. From backyards to inspiration and guide, as a source of plants national parks, many have clamored for and as instructor on how to plant, and as more “naturalness,” a reconnection with something to treat with wonder and awe. our environment, which could guide us In addition, our relationship to the land- in both the aesthetic and the ecological scape generated much thought, as writers, realms. Although some people believe that designers, and others noted the calming longing for naturalness is relatively new, influence of nature, gardens, and parks perhaps originally spurred by Earth Day on the human spirit and fought to provide in 1970, there is in fact a rich history of such places as refuges within and around thought about the native landscape and developing cities and towns. Increas- the design and management of American ingly the native landscape was seen as a gardens, parks, and national preserves. resource requiring ongoing management That history is revealed in the writings col- and care—or active stewardship, in today’s lected in this volume. terms. During this period some of the ear- Through the nineteenth and early liest efforts in ecological remediation were twentieth centuries—roughly the same begun, as individuals sought to restore period that the profession of landscape integrity to damaged ecosystems, to man- architecture and many American conser- age roadsides, forestry tracts, and parks, vation movements were in their forma- and to create arboreta and botanic gardens tive stages—the native landscape was the as reserves of native flora and fauna. -
Reading the Book of Nature May Theilgaard Watts and the Art of (Teaching) Ecology
Faculty Research Leave Application Michael A. Bryson Associate Professor of Humanities and Sustainability Studies College of Professional Studies Submitted 2 November 2012 / Approved 16 January 2013 Reading the Book of Nature May Theilgaard Watts and the Art of (Teaching) Ecology Project Overview and Major Goals This project focuses on one of the most influential and remarkable voices in the environmental history of the Chicago Region: May Theilgaard Watts (1893-1975), whose writings, environmental education work, public outreach, and conservation advocacy dramatically shaped both the landscape itself as well as human perceptions of urban and suburban environments. A student of pioneering University of Chicago scientist Henry Chandler Cowles, who led the development of ecology as a scientific discipline with his work on plant community succession in the Indiana Dunes, Watts became an expert at "reading the landscape" through the lenses of ecology and botany. Possessed of an uncanny and singular ability to explain complex ecological relationships and processes, Watts perfected the art of interpreting stories of environmental change through observation and analysis of physical evidence -- plants, animal tracks, soil, water, rooflines, roads -- within both the natural and built environment. While she was widely traveled (and published one of her major books about her explorations of Europe), most of Watts' time and energy focused on the Chicago region, where she was the first naturalist-educator at the renowned Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. In this capacity, Watts not only led hundreds of education programs for children, adults, and aspiring naturalists; but also performed ecological research, developed educational materials and 2 curricula, and mentored many fellow educators and nature interpreters who specifically sought out her expertise. -
MAY THEILGAARD WATTS (Mrs. Raymond Watts) Naturalist, Teacher, Author, Artist, Poet
MAY THEILGAARD WATTS (Mrs. Raymond Watts) Naturalist, Teacher, Author, Artist, Poet Personal: Born May Petrea Theilgaard, May 1, 1893, Chicago,. Illinois Died August 20, 1975, Naperville, Illinois One of four daughters of Hermann and Claudia (Andersen) Theilgaard, Danish immigrants. Married Raymond Watts, engineer & aviator, December 27, 1924 · Children: Erica, Tom, Nancy, Peter Education: Lakeview High School, Chicago. Student of Herman S. Pepoon? B.S. (1918), University of Chicago. Botany and Ecology. Student of Dr. Henry C. Cowles. Art Institute of Chicago, student 1925. Professional: Public school teacher, 1911 -1924 (Midlothian: Arlington Heights: Wilmette: Lakeview High School, Chicago) Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois. Part-time teacher, 1939-1941. Naturalist, 1942-1961. Naturalist Emeritus, 1961-1975. Author of Reading the Landscape(l957), Reading the Landscape of Europe(l971): Reading the Landscape of America(l975). Founder of the Illinois Prairie Path (1965) Honors: L1sted in Who's Who. Member Phi Beta Kappa. Wild Flower Preservatio~ Society, Honorary member. 1950 Friends of Our Native Landscape, Honorary Member. 1954 Margaret Douglas Medal for conservation education, Garden Club of America. 1963 May Theilgaard Reading Garden, Morton Arboretum. 1965 Du Page Audubon Society, President's Award. 1965 National Association of Biology Teachers, Hon. member 1966 Illinois Parks and Recreation, Special Citation. 1971 American Horticultural Society, Citation Award for Teaching. 1971 U.S. Department of the Interior, National Trails Symposium award. With Secretary of the Interior Rogers Morton, she cut ribbon opening up the National Trails System in the United States. 1972 Chicago Geographic Society's Book of the Year Award for Reading the Landscape of America. 1972 City of Naperville, "May Watts Day," May l. -
National Register of Historic Places Inventory » Nomination Form
Form No. 10-300 REV. (9/77) \ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY » NOMINATION FORM SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS NAME HISTORIC Highland Park ^ LOCATION STREET&Nuyg|p incorporation limits of Highland Park 40T FOR PUBLICATION CITY. TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Highland Park ^VICINITY OF 12 STATE CODE COUNTY CODE Illinois 012 Lake 097 CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY OWNERSHIP STATUS PRESENTUSE —DISTRICT —PUBLIC X-OCCUPIED —AGRICULTURE J^MUSEUM —BUILDING(S) —PRIVATE ILUNOCCUPIED ^COMMERCIAL J?PARK —STRUCTURE ^EBOTH —WORK IN PROGRESS ^EDUCATIONAL J£PRIVATE RESIDENCE —SITE PUBLIC ACQUISITION ACCESSIBLE ^ENTERTAINMENT J£RELIGIOUS —OBJECT —IN PROCESS X-YES: RESTRICTED ^.GOVERNMENT _ SCIENTIFIC xMultiple _ BEING.GONSIDERED , X-YES: UNRESTRICTED , ^INDUSTRIAL , ., ^TRANSPORTATION Resources A5/M •• '—NO v { - . ...:...' •, •: ,_^MItlTARY , , —OTHER: OWNER OF PROPERTY NAME ______Multiple ownership - see continuation sheet for addresses, property STREET & NUMBER owners and PIN numbers. CITY, TOWN STATE VICINITY OF LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE. 1 . 2. REGISTRY OF DEEDS,ETC. Deerfield Township Assessor's Office West Deerfield Township STREET & NUMBER 600 Laurel Avenue Assessor s Office 858 Waukegan Road CITY. TOWN Highland Park, Illinois 60035 STATE Deerfield, Illinois REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS 60015 TiTLE 1.Highland Park Landmark Survey DATE 1979-81 FEDERAL STATE COUNTY "^LOCAL DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS West Ridge Center< 6_36_Ridge Road CITY. TOWN Highland Park (see continuation sheet for buildings listed,' other survey*? NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No.1024-0018 (3-82) Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form Continuation sheet Item number Page National Register of Historic Place Listings: (1980, U.S. -
Request for Proposals for Updating Highland
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR UPDATING HIGHLAND PARK’S CENTRAL EAST SURVEY ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY (1999) AND REVIEWING LOCAL LANDMARK DOCUMENTATION SEPTEMBER, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Objectives 2. Timeline 3. Background 4. Scope of Work 5. Submittal Requirements 6. Professional Services Criteria 7. Terms and Conditions Attachment A: Professional Service Agreement Attachment B: Central East Architectural Resource Survey (1999) Attachment C: Examples of Landmark Documentation Attachment D: Example of Survey Entry 1. OBJECTIVES Through this Request for Proposals ("RFP"), the City of Highland Park, Illinois ("City"), requests proposals from qualified firms to provide services for two related projects: 1) Revisit the architectural information in the Central East architectural resource surveys (both the inventory and the written summary report) to reflect demolitions, new construction, and major alterations on properties that have taken place since 1998. This will include providing updated photographs wherever possible and updating the condition and historical status of the structures. New appreciation of certain architectural styles and trends may result in additional findings of significance within the survey area. A further objective is to ensure all survey information is available in digital form 2) Evaluating the quality of the documentation for Highland Park’s existing local historic landmarks. Many were nominated in the 1980s without the benefit of current research tools. An analysis of landmarks and their documentation may reveal opportunities to expand the City’s knowledge and appreciation of historic homes (collectively, “Services”). The selected proposer (“Consultant”) will be invited to enter into an agreement with the City (“Agreement”), in a form provided by the City and generally consistent with the agreement attached as Attachment A to this RFP. -
Winter 99 Cover F&B
Chicago EXPLORING NATURE & CULTURE WILDERNESSWINTER 1999 $3.95 CITIZEN SCIENTISTS • THE FOREST PRESERVES’ ROCKY START What is Chicago Wilderness? Chicago Wilderness is some of the finest and most significant nature in the temperate world, with roughly 200,000 acres of protected natural lands harboring native plant and animal communities that are more rare—and their survival more globally threatened— than the tropical rain forests. CHICAGO WILDERNESS is an unprece - dented alliance of 76 public and private organizations working together to study and restore, protect and manage the precious natural resources of the Chicago region for the benefit of the public. Chicago WILDERNES S is a quarterly magazine that cele - brates the rich biodiversity of this region and tells the inspiring stories of the people and organizations work - ing to heal and protect local nature. CHICAGO WILDERNESS A Regional Nature Reserve Friends of Nature he stirring and a cautionary tale of the battle to estab - wildflowers were disappearing from sites, not because they Tlish the Forest Preserve District of Cook County begins were being plucked but because their habitat was suffering. on page 4. When Dwight Perkins and Jens Jensen set about Once open areas, pleasant for strolling, picnicking or pro - saving “natural park lands” for the benefit of people, they viding respite for the eye, were gradually becoming choked did not know these holdings with invasive brush. would become refugia for rare and Yet ours is a continuing history endangered species, harboring bio - of civic pride and action on diversity of global conservation behalf of nature. Soon all the significance.