Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
Get outdoors with a 2025 summer nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, there is something for everyone.
Guided Prairie Walk
Join the Naturalist for a guided prairie walk on August 2, 2025.
Golf Cart Tour
Enjoy a leisurely drive through the Arboretum while the docent shares insights about the plants and animals that call Gabis Arboretum home.
Community Volunteer Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Acorn Concert Series: Hyryder (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesImmerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a revitalizing tribute band at the 2025 Acorn Concert Series!
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Join us for a late-night gathering at Gabis Arboretum to view the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 11, 2025!
Tree Hike Series: Summer Tree Identification
Join Gabis in the 2025 Tree Hike Series, while learning about Summer Tree Identification, featuring Forestry Expert, Lenny Farlee!
Tree Hike Series: Summer Tree Identification
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Gabis in the 2025 Tree Hike Series, while learning about Summer Tree Identification, featuring Forestry Expert, Lenny Farlee!
Acorn Concert Series: Mike & Joe (Modern Rock Tribute)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesImmerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Modern Rock with Mike & Joe, a revitalizing tribute band at the 2025 Acorn Concert Series!
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1.