Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
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
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Shellie Barron, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and her red-tailed hawk on a hike of the Arboretum.
Native Plant Sale
Join Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for our annual native plant sale! Proceeds from the plant sale help support the Arboretum.
All about Beavers
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome listen to Charles Olson, a beaver expert, talk about North America's largest rodent.
Voting Now Open for “Best of the Region”
Vote now for Gabis Arboretum in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot!
2026 “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!
Roots and Wonder Forest School
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesRoots and Wonders Forest School is a four‑week, nature‑immersive learning program for children ages 4 to 6 held at Gabis Arboretum.
Ceramics 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.