About Heather

Heather Mikulas has been an Education Specialist for Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens since August 2004. She has been developing curriculum and teaching environmental education for several years. She has worked with the LEED certification process, waste reduction, energy efficiency program and has operated a small organic farm and greenhouse. She holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Systems.

Heather has taken on the role of Tropical Forest Specialist for the new Phipps exhibit which will open Fall 2006. Her role will be to tease out the secrets of the plants in the new greenhouse. This will help visitors find connections between themselves and the natural world.