Gabis Arboretum
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.
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist and ID all the spring wildflowers we can find including trillium, bloodroot and many others.
Grow Your First Garden
This kid-focused program is to teach those how to plant seeds and take care of different plants for their first garden.
Acorn Concert Series: Radio Gaga
Lady Gaga + Queen! Does it get any better than that? Experience this Vegas Style production show featuring the “Concert That Never Was.” This unique combination is sure to leave you breathless!
Father’s Day Fishing
Bring your own gear for catch and release fishing at the North Pond at Gabis Arboretum. This pond was stocked years ago with bluegill, perch and bass.
Sunset Classical Concert with the Michiana Brass Quintet
The Michiana Brass Quintet will provide a variety of music, from Bach to Gershwin; ragtime, showtunes, folk songs, as well as traditional brass quintet literature. This group of performer/educators, heavily influenced by the legendary Canadian Brass, aims to provide music for all to enjoy!
Sunset Hike
Join the naturalist at dusk as we tour the property. We will be looking for bats, listening for frogs and crickets, and observing other nighttime creatures.