University Calendar
Gabis Gives Back
Join us for a weekend of giving at Gabis Arboretum! We are partnering with the Salvation Army and the Portage Food Pantry for a clothing and food drive. The weekend will also include book readings, crafts, guided hikes and golf cart tours.
Stargazing at the Arboretum
Join PNW astronomers for an evening of stargazing. The arboretum's stunning landscape away from light pollution makes it the perfect location for stargazing!
FreePresentation: The Gem of Chicago Wilderness
This presentation, led by Spencer Cortwright, Ph.D., assesses the ecological quality of nature preserves in the Chicago area and shows it may be the greatest ecological area in the United States.
FreeSpring Ephemeral Photo Walk
Take a guided walk to see spring ephemerals and learn how to photograph them at Gabis Arboretum.
FreeMother’s Day Flower Workshop
The best gifts for mom are handmade! Kids will paint a pot and plant a beautiful flower for their mom.
$10.00Kokedama 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
Free(Cancelled due to weather) Art in Nature- Nature Detectives
Let's go out on a hike and look for clues that tell us about plants and animals! We'll scout for footprints, paths through the prairie, beaver dams and trees they have cut and so much more!
$2.00Evening Spring Bird Walk
Join other avid birders for a guided walk around the arboretum to observe and identify different types of birds.
FreePOSTPONED- All About Bluebirds
Learn about these beautiful birds and their importance to our local environment.
Free