Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
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.
Roots and Wonder Forest School
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesRoots and Wonders Forest School is a four‑week, nature‑immersive learning program for children ages 4 to 6 held at Gabis Arboretum.
Ceramics Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesWith guidance by local ceramicist Emily Casella, you will hand-make a ceramic dish from start to finish, including glazing.
$25Ceramics Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesWith guidance by local ceramicist Emily Casella, you will hand-make a ceramic dish from start to finish, including glazing.
$25Spring Ephemeral Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome join the naturalist and identify all the spring wildflowers we can find. We will be looking for trillium, bloodroot, twin leaf, false rue anemone, wild ginger and many others.
Arbor Day Celebration
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome help Gabis Arboretum plant trees for Arbor Day!
Family Friendly Woodland Miniature Workshops
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of woodland miniature houses!