Gabis Classes and Programs
Trail of Scarecrows – Registration Deadline
School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups are invited to create scarecrows for display during October at the arboretum!
Wine on the Rails: A Progressive Tasting Adventure
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for an enchanting evening of wine and wonder!
Trail of Scarecrows
School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups create scarecrows on display during October at the arboretum. Entries will be on display from October 5 through October 31, Halloween!
Bird Migration Hike (Sold Out)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome join a family friendly guided hike (kids are welcome) with long time Gabis volunteers John and Jo Brugos.
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin the naturalist and collect native seeds from plants in the prairie!
Taking the Same Road Twice (or Thrice): Ecological Insights for Repeat Visits to Nature Preserves
Gabis Arboretum is excited to host a presentation about the knowledge that can be gained from repeated visits to nature preserves.
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.
Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp (Registration Full)
Grades 2 to 5 can experience an unforgettable summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife, habitats and more!
Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp (Registration Full)
Grades 2 to 5 can experience an unforgettable summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife, habitats and more!
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a late-night gathering at Gabis Arboretum to view the annual Perseid meteor shower on August 11, 2025!