Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum Events
Gabis Classes and Programs
Events
What can we find in a pond? (Ages 7 to 10)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us in using a muck net to scoop water from a pond and investigate what you find using a sieve, hand lens and nature viewers.
Roots and Wonder Forest School
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesRoots and Wonders Forest School is a four-day, parent/guardian-accompanied, outdoor learning experience at Gabis Arboretum for children ages 3-5.
Drawing in the Prairie (Ages 12+)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesParticipants will walk through the prairie, taking photographs, observing and learning about plant life in the prairie.
Earth Art (Ages 10+)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for collecting natural materials from the surrounding area (leaves, twigs, grasses, etc.) and create our own "earth art," which we will leave in nature for others to see.
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.
Rocking the Trails (Ages 2 to 4)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist as kids and their parents learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children.
$2.65Bugging Out (Ages 2 to 4)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesKids and their parents join a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist to learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children.
All about Monarch Butterflies
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesThis engaging presentation explores the fascinating world of the Monarch butterfly, one of nature’s most recognizable and inspiring species.