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.
Holiday Closure (PNW Winter Recess)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesGabis Arboretum will be closed Dec. 24, 2025, through Jan. 2, 2026, in observance of the PNW Winter Recess.
Native Plant Sale
Join Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for our annual native plant sale! Proceeds from the plant sale help support the Arboretum.
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!
Kids Spring Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLook for the first signs of spring at the arboretum with our kids’ hike! We will be looking for buds on trees, animal tracks and migrating birds, along with anything else we can find.
Free2026 “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!
Family Friendly Woodland Miniature Workshops
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of woodland miniature houses!
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.
$25