Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
HalloWeekend at Gabis Arboretum
Celebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s second annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy an outdoor movie, model trains, age-appropriate activities, and more!
Trail of Scarecrows
Our Trail of Scarecrows will be on display at Gabis Arboretum from October 7 to October 31. This year's theme is Fairy Tale Characters!
Sunset Walk with Jim Hitz
Join Jim Hitz, Horticulturalist, as he guides you on a captivating sunset exploration of Oak Island, culminating at the prairie.
FREEThe Mighty Stature and Ecology of Oaks
Join Dr. Spencer Cortwright from Indiana University Northwest as he explains the ecological importance of oaks.
FreeSpring Break Pop-In at Gabis Arboretum
Looking for something to do on Spring Break? POP IN to Gabis Arboretum for some fresh air, fun activity, and a little bit of learning.
Spring Night Hike
Join the naturalist for our spring night hike!
Woodcock Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt (Sold Out)
Join us for a nighttime birding hike with Valparaiso University Biology Professor Laurie Eberhardt, Ph.D., a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions.
Volunteer Work Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Family Friendly Woodland Miniature Workshops
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of woodland miniature houses!
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist and identify all the spring wildflowers we can find.Â