Events and Programs
With 300-acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events, the arboretum has something for any interest!
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Head outside for a spring scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Search for nine seasonal nature finds and boost your connection to the outdoors!
Gabis Field Trip Packages
Gabis Arboretum offers a variety of unique field trip experiences that combine nature, education and exploration for grades K–12.
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Events & Programs at Gabis
Jun 14
Night Sky ViewingJoin Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
Jun 17
Golf Cart Tour – June 17, 2026Join us on June 17, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
Jun 21
Father’s Day FishingJoin us for a Free Catch-and-Release Fishing Event at North Pond for our Father’s Day Fishing!
Jun 24
Golf Cart Tour – June 24, 2026Join us on June 24, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
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