Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Weather Closure
Due to wind and storm advisories, Gabis Arboretum will be closed to members, guests and volunteers from 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 15.
Arbor Day Celebration
Come help Gabis plant trees for Arbor Day!
Support Gabis Arboretum on PNW Day of Giving
For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff and community come together to support PNW, including Gabis Arboretum!
Acorn Concert Series Tickets Go on Sale May 1
Tickets for the Acorn Concert Series go on sale May 1! Get ready for five nights of live music at Gabis Arboretum starting June 20.
Railway Garden Opening Event
Join Gabis for the 2025 Railway Garden Opening Event for the first time this year!
Community Volunteer Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Grow Your First Garden (Registration Full)
This kid-focused program is for any child who wants to grow their first garden.
Birding Hike
Join us for a family-friendly guided hike with John and Jo Brugos. They are avid birders who have been running the bluebird monitoring program at Gabis Arboretum for years.
FreeBranching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp (Registration Full)
Grades 2 to 5 can experience an unforgettable summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife, habitats and more!
$50Golf Cart Tour
Enjoy a leisurely drive through the Arboretum while the docent shares insights about the plants and animals that call Gabis Arboretum home.