Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Golf Cart Tour – July 15, 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us on July 15, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
$10Acorn Concert Series: Second Hand News (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Fleetwood Mac with Second Hand News, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Prairie Walk
Peak prairie season is upon us. Come get a guided tour and see the wildflowers blooming in the prairie.
Golf Cart Tour – July 22, 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us on July 22, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
$10What can we find in a pond? (Ages 7 to 10)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us in using a muck net to scoop water from a pond and investigate what you find using a sieve, hand lens and nature viewers.
Getting in Touch with Nature Walk (Ages 4 to 6)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us to introduce your little explorer to the wonders of the outdoors with our Getting in Touch with Nature guided walk!
Roots and Wonder Forest School
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesRoots and Wonders Forest School is a four-day, parent/guardian-accompanied, outdoor learning experience at Gabis Arboretum for children ages 3-5.
Drawing in the Prairie (Ages 12+)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesParticipants will walk through the prairie, taking photographs, observing and learning about plant life in the prairie.
Golf Cart Tour – July 29, 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us on July 29, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
$10Earth Art (Ages 10+)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for collecting natural materials from the surrounding area (leaves, twigs, grasses, etc.) and create our own "earth art," which we will leave in nature for others to see.