Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Family Friendly Woodland Miniature Workshops
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of woodland miniature houses!
PNW Day of Giving 2026
Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
Native Plant Sale Pickup
If you purchased plants online at the Gabis Arboretum Native Plant Sale, plant pick-up is Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arboretum.

Railway Garden Opening Event
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesAre you interested in learning the rich history of American railroads?
Birding Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a family-friendly guided hike with John and Jo Brugos. They are avid birders who have been running the bluebird monitoring program at Gabis Arboretum for years.
Guided Hike With the Naturalist
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a guided hike with the naturalist! Bring water and apply bug spray if needed.Â
Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp (Session 1)
Campers will explore wetlands, prairies and woodlands as they investigate nature's STEM wonders. Grades 2 to 6 can experience summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife and habitats and more!
Golf Cart Tours
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us 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.