Gabis Arboretum

Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-20 - 2025-06-20 | IN
Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build natural environment awareness and try to find nine natural spring objects, whether you are a beginner or advanced. No matter how many objects you find, your participation helps with health and wellness.
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Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp (Registration Full)
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | IN
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Branching Out Camp at Gabis Arboretum!
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!
This session is for students entering grades 2 to 6.
Registration for This Camp Is Full!
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Camp Details

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
Campers should bring their lunch and wear comfortable shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, and clothing appropriate for being outdoors.

Golf Cart Tour
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | IN
Join a Gabis docent for a golf cart tour!
Enjoy a leisurely drive through Gabis Arboretum while the docent shares insights about the plants and animals that call the Arboretum home.
With only eight seats available, be sure to reserve yours early to secure a spot.
Reserve a Spot

Community Volunteer Day
2025-06-07 09:30 - 11:30 | IN
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Community Volunteer Day will take place on the second Saturday of May through November. Please dress appropriately for the weather. We will provide water and snacks.
Apply to Volunteer
Volunteer Information

New Volunteers must APPLY TO VOLUNTEER at least 5 days before the event.
Current Volunteers, please let us know you’re coming so that we can contact you in case of cancellation.

The arboretum is only able to accept volunteers over the age of 13.

Parental consent forms are required for all minors under the age of 18. Please inquire with the office on policies regarding minors at gabisarboretum@pnw.edu.

For questions, please email gabisarboretum@pnw.edu.

Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp (Registration Full)
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13 | IN
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Branching Out Camp at Gabis Arboretum!
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!
This session is for students entering grades 2 to 6.
Registration for This Camp Is Full!
See Additional PNW Camps
Camp Details

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
Campers should bring their lunch and wear comfortable shoes, bug spray, sunscreen and clothing appropriate for being outdoors.

Father's Day Fishing
2025-06-15 09:00 - 12:00 | IN
Join Us for a Free Catch-and-Release Fishing Event at North Pond!
Bring your own gear and dive into a fun-filled day of fishing at our beautiful North Pond. Perfect for families and kids, our pond is home to bluegill, perch and bass, stocked years ago.
While you won’t reel in any giants, you’ll enjoy the thrill of catching lively panfish and creating unforgettable memories.
This event is free, but visitors will still have to pay the Gabis Arboretum admission fee.
Registration
Location
North Pond at Gabis Arboretum

Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
2025-06-20 - 2025-09-22 | IN
Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build natural environment awareness and try to find nine natural summer objects, whether you are a beginner or advanced.
No matter how many objects you find, your participation helps with health and wellness.
See what you’re looking for

Acorn Concert Series: Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute)
2025-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Gabis Arboretum, 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Popular favorite Kashmir returns to kick off our summer series! Experience the raw energy and powerful sound of Led Zeppelin in our outdoor setting.
Using authentic vintage gear and costumes, Kashmir recreates the magic of a live Zeppelin performance with stunning accuracy. Their electrifying show, featuring mesmerizing guitar solos and powerful vocals, makes for a perfect family-friendly summer evening under the stars.
Opening Act: Triangle Method
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Reconnect, relax, and rock out—it’s Alumni Night at the Arb!
Join fellow PNW alumni for a fun night of live music under the stars at Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana!
Bring your family, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the high-energy Led Zeppelin tribute band, Kashmir, as they open the summer concert series.
$17 per ticket with discount code. Limit of 4 tickets.
Request PNW Alumni Discount Code

Get ready for another great summer of music with the 2025 Acorn Concert Series!
Starting June 20, Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting!
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Late Night Hours at The Arboretum
2025-06-21 20:30 - 22:00 | IN
Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky!
Bring your family and friends along to marvel at the wonder of these glowing winged beetles (also known as lightning bugs). Gabis Arboretum will remain open until 10:00 p.m.
Visitors can walk the prairie to watch the fireflies or stargaze. Gabis Arboretum has very little light pollution at night so it’s a great place to enjoy nighttime wildlife. Bring a flashlight if needed. We will have all the lights turned off to reduce light pollution.
If you need to contact a staff member while on the property at night, please call 219-989-8492. Regular entrance fees apply.
Registration
This is an unguided event.
Event Policy: This program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.

Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer
2025-06-28 21:00 - 22:00 | IN
Join Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
Learn about telescopes and other equipment used to view and image the night sky, take a tour of the sky and then spend time observing the wonders of the universe.
Starts at 9:00 p.m. on the mounds near the first parking lot.
Registration
Limited to 16 participants.
Event Policy: This program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
