Hallo-Weekend with The Conjuring
Come celebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s first annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy spooky outdoor movies, model trains, food, and activities!
Hallo-Weekend with Hocus Pocus
Join us for an evening of spooktacular family fun! Dress in costume, trick-or-treat around the Railway Garden, and enjoy seasonal games!
Fall Hike
Come out and enjoy the last of the warmer weather before winter. See the beautiful fall colors and picturesque landscapes.
The Gem of the Chicago Wilderness : Ecology and Restoration of one of the Greatest Ecological Regions in the United States
This presentation will convey how to quantify the ecological quality of an area, will present how our area became such an ecological gem, will illustrate some of our most wondrous habitats, and will communicate the important need for restoration of our ecological gem.
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Complete your holiday décor by learning the basics of building a wreath from scratch at our wreath- making workshop.
Holiday Mini Photo Shoot
The perfect photo for the holidays! The Arboretum has partnered with Dana Elizabeth Photography to build the perfect backdrop for your family holiday photo shoot.
Winter Night Hike
Come explore the trails and quiet woods to find out what animals are awake and braving the cold winter night.
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.