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Events
Voting Now Open for “Best of the Region”
Vote now for PNW in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot!
Detecting and Experiencing Old-Growth Forests in Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan
Join us for a discussion presented by Professor Spencer Cortwright of Indiana University Northwest about old-growth forests!
Winter Walk Series 2026
Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.
2026 “Best of the Region” Voting Deadline
The polls are closing soon in the Times of Northwest Indiana's 2026 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!
Arbor Day Celebration
Come help Gabis Arboretum plant trees for Arbor Day!
PNW Day of Giving 2026
Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
Railway Garden Opening Event
Are you interested in learning the rich history of American railroads?
Birding Hike
Join us for a family-friendly guided hike with John and Jo Brugos. They are avid birders who have been running the bluebird monitoring program at Gabis Arboretum for years.
Guided Hike With the Naturalist
Join us for a guided hike with the naturalist! Bring water and apply bug spray if needed.
Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp (Session 1)
Campers will explore wetlands, prairies and woodlands as they investigate nature's STEM wonders. Grades 2 to 6 can experience summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife and habitats and more!