Gabis Arboretum
Attracting Birds to Your Property
Learn how to support native bird populations through feeding techniques and bird houses. You will also learn how to attract certain species to your property through specific bird feeders and how to repel or eliminate invasive bird species.
About Honeybees
Interested in bees or beekeeping? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about the dramatic impact that honeybees have on the world around us and what you can do to help.
Citizen Science : How to use the iNaturalist App
In this class you will learn how to use iNaturalist to identify organisms, upload findings, and join projects.
Pruning 101 and Advanced Pruning Techniques (Two-Day Workshop)
The Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is excited to host a two-day hands-on pruning workshop. George Brenn, owner of Four Seasons Landscaping in Valparaiso and Chairman of the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program, will guide participants through classroom instruction and field demonstrations.
Learn-N-Burn Prescribed Fire Workshop
Interested in learning more about how prescribed fire can be used to improve your property? Join Forestry and Wildlife professionals for an introduction to prescribed fire.
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist at Gabis Arboretum and ID all the spring wildflowers we can find including trillium, bloodroot and many others.
Arbor Day Celebration
Join us for our 10th annual ceremonial tree planting, nature crafts, and a hike to learn about the arboretum’s tree collection.
Stargazing (Cancelled)
Join Purdue Northwest Astronomers for an evening of stargazing. We expect to see the Moon, Venus, and Mars, along with a few other objects!
Spring Ephemeral Photo Walk
Join photographer and docent, Deb Armstrong, on a guided walk to see spring ephemerals and learn how to take stunning photos on your smart phone or camera.
Specialty Pruning & Candling Workshop
Join us and James Hitz at Gabis Arboretum to learn specialized pruning techniques in order to restrict tree growth.