Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Golf Cart Tour – August 5, 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us on August 5, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
$10History of the American Railroad Presentation
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesStep back in time at Gabis Arboretum for an immersive presentation that explores the American Railway System.
Golden Hour Railway Garden
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesAs the Golden Hour hits, the shadows of our dwarf conifers stretch across the tracks, and the sunlight glints off the brass railings of the G-gauge locomotives.
Remains from the past (Ages 7 to 10)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us to work with real fossils and learn about the four different types. Examine and classify them using a hands lens.
Getting in Touch with Nature Walk (Ages 7 to 10)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us to introduce your little explorer to the wonders of the outdoors with our Getting in Touch with Nature guided walk!
Acorn Concert Series: Hyryder (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome join us to see the annual Perseid meteor shower during this late-night viewing party.
An Introduction to Bonsai: The Art of the Potted Tree
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesDiscover the fascinating art of bonsai in this beginner-friendly educational talk!
Night Sky Viewing
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
Introduction to Wetland Ecology
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Valparaiso University Biology Department graduate Megan Wolf as she helps unravel this fascinating and often misunderstood ecosystem!