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.
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1.
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.
Acorn Concert Series: The Prince Experience (Prince Tribute)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Prince with The Prince Experience, a revitalizing tribute at the 2025 Acorn Concert Series!
Community Volunteer Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Guided Hike at Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin the Naturalist for a hike to see the prairie, woodland and wetland before they start to die back for the season and learn about the ecology of Gabis Arboretum.
Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build natural environment awareness and try to find nine natural fall objects, whether you are a beginner or advanced.
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.
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Join the Native Seed Collection at Gabis Arboretum on September 27, 2025.
Oaktober Fest
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is excited to host its first-ever Oaktober Fest, a fall celebration of music, nature and community.