Growing up in Tulsa, Heather Michaelson-Hale was raised with an appreciation for flowers and plants. Now that she is the Horticulturist for the Tulsa Parks and Recreation Department, that appreciation is spreading to the citizens of Tulsa. She is responsible for the design and maintenance of the display gardens within 20 municipal parks. On a mission to promote the importance of green spaces, she is focused on improving Tulsa parks by creating public gardens that are more sustainable and add enrichment to the community. Heather joins AAS as an Hebaceous Perennial judge.