By Sarah Martin

Volunteer Betty Dillon explains that the best aspect of being a docent at Phipps is being able to watch a child’s reaction when they learn something new or are amazed by a plant. Betty has been volunteering since 2012. When...

By Sarah Martin

Dolores Nypaver first realized just how much she could learn at Phipps after she took the Master Gardener class in 2009. “Every time I come to Phipps — whether it is for planting or greeting — I learn something....

By Sarah Martin

The seamless combination of science, nature and art is why volunteer docent Sibylle Ingold loves spending time at Phipps. “People who love plants or nature are generally good people,” she said. When Sibylle gives tours...

By Sarah Martin

Nearly all of the photos you see on Phipps' website, social media pages, displays and signage come from one man: Paul Wiegman, a volunteer at Phipps since 2004. “I simply enjoy taking pictures,” said Paul. With a...

By Sarah Martin

“I love to work with my hands and make art; I find it very therapeutic,” said volunteer Pat Knell. As a young girl, Pat always enjoyed gardening. Growing up in Pittsburgh, her family would take an annual trip to Phipps...

By Sara Saltiel

Lynn Hawker’s first and favorite experience as a Phipps volunteer was during the Dale Chihuly glass and flower show in 2007. “During the Chihuly show, we were stationed at certain places because it was so busy. I really...