Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Native 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.
Hike with a Hawk
Join Shellie Barron, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and her Red-tailed Hawk on a hike of the Arboretum.
Holiday Closure (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Weather Alert: Gabis Closed
Due to severe cold weather, Gabis Arboretum will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Winter Walk Series 2025
Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.
All about Beavers
Come listen to Charles Olson, a beaver expert, talk about North America's largest rodent.