Help Get May Mann Jennings into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame!
May Mann Jennings was a leading member of the women’s club movement serving as president of the 9,000+ member Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs from 1914-1917. It was during her tenure as president that she spearheaded the effort to have Royal Palm State Park established in 1915, later to become part of the Everglades National Park in 1947. Mrs. Jennings was known as the “Mother of Florida’s Forestry” for her conservation efforts.