Spring Break Pop-Ins at Gabis Arboretum
Stop by the Depot for fun hands-on activities all week long! Each day will feature a different topic!
Pruning 101 and Advanced Pruning Techniques (Two-Day Workshop)
The Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is excited to host a two-day hands-on pruning workshop. George Brenn, owner of Four Seasons Landscaping in Valparaiso and Chairman of the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program, will guide participants through classroom instruction and field demonstrations.
Birding Night Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt (SOLD OUT)
The April 5th date has sold out. New date added of April 12th. Join us for a nighttime birding hike with the Valparaiso University Biology Professor Dr. Laurie Eberhardt, a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions. We will listen as birds sing their evening songs, tuck in to roost and finally end with the […]
Volunteer Work Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden, or with mulching the trails.
Birding Night Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt (SOLD OUT)
Join us for a nighttime birding hike with the Valparaiso University Biology Professor Dr. Laurie Eberhardt, a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions.
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist and ID all the spring wildflowers we can find. We will be looking for trillium, bloodroot, twin leaf, false rue anemone, wild ginger and many others. Program is free. Admission fees must be paid at gate for non-members. REGISTER
Arbor Day Celebration
Join the Gabis Arboretum for our 10th annual ceremonial tree planting, nature crafts, and a hike to learn about the arboretum’s tree collection.
Stargazing
Join Purdue Northwest Astronomers for an evening of stargazing. We expect to see the Moon, Venus, and Mars, along with a few other objects!
Spring Ephemeral Photo Walk
Join photographer and docent, Deb Armstrong, on a guided walk to see spring ephemerals and learn how to take stunning photos on your smart phone or camera.
Specialty Pruning & Candling Workshop
Join James Hitz, Horticulturalist, to learn specialized pruning techniques including candling.