Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Thanksgiving Break – No Classes
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, classes will not be held from Wednesday, November 26, through Saturday, November 29. PNW campuses will be closed Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.
Giving Tuesday
Give to Gabis this Giving Tuesday and be part of a living legacy that nurtures both people and the planet.
Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt
Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build environmental awareness as you find nine natural winter objects.
Holiday Closure (PNW Winter Recess)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesGabis Arboretum will be closed Dec. 24, 2025, through Jan. 2, 2026, in observance of the PNW Winter Recess.
Voting Now Open for “Best of the Region”
Vote now for Gabis Arboretum in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot!
Detecting and Experiencing Old-Growth Forests in Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a discussion presented by Professor Spencer Cortwright of Indiana University Northwest about old-growth forests!
Spring Break Kids Arts and Craft
Join us in the depot for a fun spring-break arts-and-craft activity! A Gabis staff member and volunteer will lead the fun.
Free2026 “Best of the Region” Voting Deadline
The polls are closing soon in the Times of Northwest Indiana's 2026 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for Gabis Arboretum!
Woodcock Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a nighttime birding with Valparaiso University Biology, Professor Laurie Eberhardt, a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions.
Outdoor Safety 101: Tick Prevention For All Ages
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesStaying safe while being outside is essential, and one of the biggest threats is also one of the hardest to spot: ticks. These tiny pests can transmit serious illnesses if bites go unnoticed or untreated. Two Valparaiso University students, Megan Wolf and Autumn Underwood, will be hosting a helpful, family‑friendly presentation at Gabis Arboretum to […]
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