Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
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.
FreeCeramics 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!
PNW Day of Giving 2026
Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.