Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Events
Winter Walk Series 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLearn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months, and identify signs of life along the trails.
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.
Winter Walk Series 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLearn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.
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!
Detecting and Experiencing Old-Growth Forests in Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a discussion presented by Professor Spencer Cortwright of Indiana University Northwest about old-growth forests!
Winter Walk Series 2026
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLearn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.
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.
FreeSpring Break Kids Arts and Craft
Join us in the depot for a fun spring-break arts-and-craft activity! A Gabis staff member and volunteer will lead the fun.
Free