Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Trail of Scarecrows
School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups create scarecrows on display during October at the arboretum. Entries will be on display from October 5 through October 31, Halloween!
Volunteer Work Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Taking the Same Road Twice (or Thrice): Ecological Insights for Repeat Visits to Nature Preserves
Gabis Arboretum is excited to host a presentation about the knowledge that can be gained from repeated visits to nature preserves.
Fall Hike
Join the Naturalist for a fall hike to see the changing leaves and enjoy the brisk cool air.
Holiday Closure (Thanksgiving)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Nov. 28 and 29, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Holiday Closure (PNW Winter Recess)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of the PNW winter recess.
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.
Hike with a Hawk
Join Shellie Barron, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and her Red-tailed Hawk on a hike of the Arboretum.
Holiday Closure (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Weather Alert: Gabis Closed
Due to severe cold weather, Gabis Arboretum will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.