Gabis Classes and Programs
Birding Night Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt (SOLD OUT)
The April 5th date has sold out. New date added of April 12th. Join us for a nighttime birding hike with the Valparaiso University Biology Professor Dr. Laurie Eberhardt, a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions. We will listen as birds sing their evening songs, tuck in to roost and finally end with the […]
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist at Gabis Arboretum and ID all the spring wildflowers we can find including trillium, bloodroot and many others.
Stargazing (Cancelled)
Join Purdue Northwest Astronomers for an evening of stargazing. We expect to see the Moon, Venus, and Mars, along with a few other objects!
Spring Ephemeral Photo Walk
Join photographer and docent, Deb Armstrong, on a guided walk to see spring ephemerals and learn how to take stunning photos on your smart phone or camera.
Specialty Pruning & Candling Workshop
Join us and James Hitz at Gabis Arboretum to learn specialized pruning techniques in order to restrict tree growth.
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist and ID all the spring wildflowers we can find including trillium, bloodroot and many others.
Grow Your First Garden
This kid-focused program is to teach those how to plant seeds and take care of different plants for their first garden.
Sunset Hike
Join the naturalist at dusk as we tour the property. We will be looking for bats, listening for frogs and crickets, and observing other nighttime creatures.
Wild Edibles & Ethnobotany of Northwest Indiana
Join Ezekiel Flannery, PhD, for a fun and practical workshop which will cover local Native American history while providing an introduction to some common local plants that have been used for food and medicine for many years.
Prairie Walk
Peak prairie season is upon us. Come get a guided tour and see the wildflowers blooming in the prairie.