Gabis Arboretum
Spring Ephemeral Photo Walk
Take a guided walk to see spring ephemerals and learn how to photograph them at Gabis Arboretum.
Kokedama Class
Learn the basics of kokedama, a Japanese style of displaying plants in a moss-covered ball of soil, in this class taught by a local Master Gardener.
Spring Bird Walk
Join other avid birders for a guided walk around the arboretum to observe and identify different types of birds
Evening Spring Bird Walk
Join other avid birders for a guided walk around the arboretum to observe and identify different types of birds.
Acorn Concert Series – MegaBeatles
MegaBeatles is a talented group of musicians from Northwest Indiana/Chicago that recreate the music of the Beatles with precision, passion and love!
Acorn Concert Series – The Music of Cream
Experience this once-in-a-lifetime concert salute to the most innovative and explosive supergroup of all time, in the hands of those that knew them best.
Acorn Concert Series – Toronzo Cannon
The Chicago Blues Festival headliner and international bluesman comes to the arboretum with searing chops, soul-satisfying vocals and vibrant original songs!
Wednesday Wellness Walks with Community Healthcare System
A healthcare provider and a Gabis Arboretum naturalist will lead you on a leisurely walk, as they share helpful health and wellness tips and information about native plants and wildlife on the arboretum’s trails.
Acorn Concert Series – Mr. Blotto
The Acorn Concert Series is back for 2022 and it’s bigger and better than ever! If you haven’t experienced Chicago’s Original Jam Band, you’re missing out.
Native Seed Collecting
Do you want to grow some native plants in the garden but don’t know which ones? Join a naturalist on a hike through the prairie to collect native flower and grass seeds that you can plant in your garden