Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Trail of Scarecrows
School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups create scarecrows on display during October at the arboretum. Entries will be on display from October 5 through October 31, Halloween!
Bird Migration Hike (Sold Out)
Come join a family friendly guided hike (kids are welcome) with long time Gabis volunteers John and Jo Brugos.
FreeNight Sky Viewing with Astronomer
Join Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
FreeNative Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Join the naturalist and collect native seeds from plants in the prairie!
Volunteer Work Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Holiday Closure (Thanksgiving)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Nov. 28 and 29, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Wreathmaking Workshop (Sold Out)
Complete your holiday décor by learning the basics of building a wreath from scratch at our wreathmaking workshop!
$35Holiday Closure (PNW Winter Recess)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of the PNW winter recess.
Winter Walk Series 2025
Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.
Hike with a Hawk
Join Shellie Barron, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and her Red-tailed Hawk on a hike of the Arboretum.