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SUMMARY:Tree Hike Series: Summer Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join Gabis in the Tree Hike Series\, while learning about how to identify Summer Trees! \nJoin Forestry Expert Lenny Farlee on a summer tree identification hike. Lenny has a master’s degree in forest management from Purdue University and is the extension forester for the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center at Purdue University. Lenny will point out key identifying features for a variety of tree species. We will mostly be looking at the leaves\, fruit\, nuts and flowers of these trees. \nExpect to leave with a better understanding of key identifying characteristics of native trees species. Please bring water as we will be outside for an extended period of time. \nGabis Arboretum will be hosting a series of tree hikes throughout the year. We plan on having one in spring\, summer and winter\, all focusing on different aspects of our trees. Read the individual descriptions to learn what each hike will focus on. \nMeet in the first parking lot. \nRegister to Attend \nPlease note that you will need to sign up for each hike independently. Signing up for one does not sign you up for the remaining events. \nLimited to 20 participants. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/tree-hike-series-summer-tree-identification-2/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T154500
DTSTAMP:20260218T175528Z
CREATED:20250403T133807Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Hike Series: Summer Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join Gabis in the Tree Hike Series\, while learning about how to identify Summer Trees! \nJoin Forestry Expert Lenny Farlee on a summer tree identification hike. Lenny has a master’s degree in forest management from Purdue University and is the extension forester for the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center at Purdue University. Lenny will point out key identifying features for a variety of tree species. We will mostly be looking at the leaves\, fruit\, nuts and flowers of these trees. \nExpect to leave with a better understanding of key identifying characteristics of native trees species. Please bring water as we will be outside for an extended period of time. \nGabis Arboretum will be hosting a series of tree hikes throughout the year. We plan on having one in spring\, summer and winter\, all focusing on different aspects of our trees. Read the individual descriptions to learn what each hike will focus on. \nMeet in first parking lot. \nRegistration \nPlease note that you will need to sign up for each hike independently. Signing up for one does not sign you up for the remaining events. \nLimited to 20 participants. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/tree-hike-series-summer-tree-identification/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T020000
DTSTAMP:20260218T175334Z
CREATED:20250617T142833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175334Z
UID:10003451-1754953200-1754964000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to view the meteor shower! \nJoin us for a late-night gathering at Gabis Arboretum to view the annual Perseid meteor shower. \nMeet at the mounds near the first parking lot. \nRegister to Attend \nLimited to 100 participants. \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-2/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T180113Z
CREATED:20250617T152435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180113Z
UID:10003456-1754143200-1754146800@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Guided Prairie Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Naturalist for a guided prairie walk. \nPeak prairie season is upon us. Come get a guided tour and see the wildflowers blooming in the prairie. \nMeet near the first parking lot. \nRegister to Attend \nThis event is limited to 15 participants. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/guided-prairie-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260218T175255Z
CREATED:20250617T140937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175255Z
UID:10003450-1752957000-1752962400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Late Night Hours at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky! \nBring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Gabis Arboretum will remain open until 10:00 p.m. \nVisitors can walk the prairie to watch the fireflies or stargaze. Gabis Arboretum has very little light pollution at night so it’s a great place to enjoy nighttime wildlife. Bring a flashlight if needed. We will have all the lights turned off to reduce light pollution. \nIf you need to contact a staff member while on the property at night\, please call (219) 989-8492. Regular entrance fees apply. \nRegister to Attend \nThis is an unguided event. \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/late-night-hours-at-the-arboretum-5/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T175900Z
CREATED:20250327T135830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175900Z
UID:10003454-1745604000-1745609400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come help Gabis plant trees for Arbor Day! \nJoin the Gabis Arboretum for our Arbor Day Celebration to plant trees and go on an evening hike with the naturalist. \nSchedule of activities:  \n\n6 p.m. – Tree planting (15-30 minutes)\n6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Evening guided hike with the naturalist\n\nRegistration \nLimited to 100 participants \nEvent Policy: This program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry. – This event has a no refund policy. \nRegistration is not required but will help us plan accordingly.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/arbor-day-celebration-2/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T180052Z
CREATED:20250220T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180052Z
UID:10003424-1745071200-1745074800@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of wildflowers? \nCome join the naturalist and identify all the spring wildflowers we can find. We will be looking for trillium\, bloodroot\, twin leaf\, false rue anemone\, wild ginger and many others. Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time\, usually in reference to beauty. Ephemeral in this context is used to describe the short period of time in which woodland spring wildflowers bloom. \nRegister to Attend \nLimit 20 participants \nEvent Policy: This program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry. – This event has a no refund policy.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/spring-ephemeral-wildflower-hike-5/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260218T175915Z
CREATED:20250128T161626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175915Z
UID:10003418-1743159600-1743163200@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Tree Hike for Kids (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Naturalist on a short hike to ID some trees! \nWe will be looking for clues under the trees\, like nuts or acorns\, to help identify it. We will also see the Indiana State Champion Northern Pin Oak\, which is the largest of its species in all of Indiana. \nRegister to Attend \nLimited to 20 participants. \nEvent Policy: This program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry. – This event has a no refund policy.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/tree-hike-for-kids/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260218T180019Z
CREATED:20250128T164236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180019Z
UID:10003455-1742065200-1742068800@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Brave the cold as we embark on a winter night hike! \nThe Naturalist will guide the group through the arboretum in the dark. There will be some ecological information shared but it will mostly be walking the trails. We may see some American woodcock (Scolopax minor) performing their mating dance. Please bring a flashlight. \nRegister to Attend \nLimit 20 participants \nEvent Policy: This program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry. – This event has a no refund policy.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/winter-night-hike-2/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T174959Z
CREATED:20241204T163532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174959Z
UID:10003396-1741442400-1741446000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Walk Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Every season offers something of beauty to visitors and winter is no exception! \nLearn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails. Come dressed for the weather and feel free to bring snowshoes if snow is on the ground. Suitable for all ages. \nRegister to Attend \nMeet in the first parking lot. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/winter-walk-series-2025/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260218T175616Z
CREATED:20241212T154940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175616Z
UID:10003413-1739628000-1739633400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:All about Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to further your knowledge about Beavers? \nCome listen to Charles Olson\, a beaver expert\, talk about North America’s largest rodent. He will give a historical perspective\, explaining the extirpation of beaver in Indiana and their huge comeback. There will be a discussion on the anatomy of the beaver and an understanding of what makes them so unique. Finally\, a discussion on population dynamic. \nMeet at the Depot. \nRegister to Attend \nLimited to 50 participants. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/all-about-beavers/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T180246Z
CREATED:20241204T163603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180246Z
UID:10003457-1739023200-1739026800@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Walk Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Every season offers something of beauty to visitors and winter is no exception! \nLearn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails. Come dressed for the weather and feel free to bring snowshoes if snow is on the ground. Suitable for all ages. \nRegister to Attend \nMeet in the first parking lot. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/winter-walk-series-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T175451Z
CREATED:20241212T153100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175451Z
UID:10003452-1737208800-1737212400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Hike with a Hawk
DESCRIPTION:Have you dreamed of observing a Hawk? \nJoin Shellie Barron\, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator\, and her Red-tailed Hawk on a hike of the Arboretum. The hike will focus on the hawk\, but feel free to ask questions about other wildlife and the Arboretum. Please do not bring dogs on this hike as they will disturb the hawk. \nMeet at the Depot. \nRegister to Attend \nLimited to 20 participants. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/hike-with-a-hawk/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T180153Z
CREATED:20241204T163931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180153Z
UID:10003428-1736604000-1736607600@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Walk Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Every season offers something of beauty to visitors and winter is no exception! \nLearn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails. Come dressed for the weather and feel free to bring snowshoes if snow is on the ground. Suitable for all ages. \nRegister to Attend \nMeet in the first parking lot. \nProgram participation is free. Arboretum admission fees apply for non-members.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/winter-walk-series-2025-3/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260401T205928Z
CREATED:20230822T205806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T205928Z
UID:10003530-1696615200-1696626000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:HalloWeekend at Gabis Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:2-nights of Halloween Fun!\nCelebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s second annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy an outdoor movie\, model trains\, age-appropriate activities\, and more! \nFriday\, October 6\, 2023\nAGES 18+ ONLY \nEnjoy this adults-only evening with a showing of The Conjuring.  This is not a drive-in experience so bring lawn chairs and blankets. \n6 PM GATES OPEN\nMOVIE STARTS AT DUSK (APPROX. 7PM) \nThe Conjuring (2013)\nBefore there was Amityville\, there was Harrisville. “The Conjuring” tells the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson\, Vera Farmiga)\, world renowned paranormal investigators\, who were called to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity\, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives. \nNo outside alcohol is permitted. Food\, beer\, wine\, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. \nTickets \n\n$10 per adult\nPNW students $5 with passcode- reach out to gabisarboretum@pnw.edu to get passcode\nPNW alumni $5 with passcode-reach out to alumni@pnw.edu to get passcode\n\nGET TICKETS \nAdd on to your night with a Ghost-Hunting Tour! Oct. 6th only\nAre the Gabis Arboretum woods haunted? Let’s find out! Join Northwest Indiana Paranormal and the PNW Paranormal Club on a guided ghost hunt through the arboretum to collect evidence of the paranormal. This experience will be led by professional ghost-hunters using specialized equipment. While we can’t guarantee you will have a paranormal experience\, you’re sure to learn and have fun! Paranormal program begins after the movie around 9 pm.  \n$10 per person in addition to movie ticket. Includes a 45-minute ghost hunt into the arboretum’s woods and 45-minute discussion of other haunted venues and paranormal sightings in Indiana. Very limited number of tickets are available! Ticket sales end Wednesday\, Oct. 4th.  \nGET TICKETS \n\nSaturday\, October 7\, 2023\nFAMILY-FRIENDLY \nJoin us for an evening of spooktacular family fun! Dress in costume\, trick-or-treat around the Railway Garden\, and enjoy seasonal games! Bring the whole family for a night of Hallo-Weekend fun! Come dressed as your favorite character or in costume. Bring your own treat bag for trick-or-treating. \n6 PM GATES OPEN \nMOVIE STARTS AT DUSK (APPROX. 7PM) \nNightmare Before Christmas (1993)\nBored with the same old scare-and-scream routine\, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. \nFood and soft drinks will be available for purchase. \nTickets \n\n$10 per adult\n$5 per child/ Children 3 & under free\nPNW students $5 with passcode- reach out to gabisarboretum@pnw.edu to get passcode\nPNW alumni $5 with passcode- reach out to alumni@pnw.edu to get passcode\n\nGET TICKETS
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/halloweekend-at-gabis-arboretum/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161611Z
CREATED:20230426T183819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161611Z
UID:10003589-1689447600-1689458400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Acorn Concert Series: Red Not Chili Peppers
DESCRIPTION:Red Not Chili Peppers\nThe Acorn Concert Series is back for 2023 and it’s better than ever! Purchase your tickets\, bring a lawn chair\, and relax with local food and beverage vendors. These shows may sell out so get your tickets early! All shows are on Friday evenings except July 15. \nThe closest thing to RHCP\, the Red NOT Chili Peppers are the #1 internationally touring Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute. Come be reminded of the hits and high energy performances that brought the Chili Pepper’s international acclaim. \nGET RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS TICKETS \nShow starts at 7 p.m. with opener Positive Vibe Technicians. Gates open at 6 p.m. \nTicket Details\nIndividual Tickets\n\n$20 in advance and increase to $25 the week-of for non-members.\nChildren 12 & under are free but need a ticket\n\nSeries Tickets\n\n$85 member/$95 non-member\n\nSee the Full Acorn Concert Series Listings
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/acorn-concert-series-red-not-chili-peppers/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events
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