Events and Programs
With 300-acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events, the arboretum has something for any interest!
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Head outside for a summer scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Search for nine seasonal nature finds and boost your connection to the outdoors.
Gabis Field Trip Packages
Gabis Arboretum offers a variety of unique field trip experiences that combine nature, education and exploration for grades K–12.
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Events & Programs at Gabis
Aug 05
Golf Cart Tour – August 5, 2026Join us on August 5, 2026, for a leisure drive through the Arboretum as the docent talks about the plants and animals that live at Gabis Arboretum.
Aug 05
History of the American Railroad PresentationStep back in time at Gabis Arboretum for an immersive presentation that explores the American Railway System.
Aug 05
Golden Hour Railway GardenAs the Golden Hour hits, the shadows of our dwarf conifers stretch across the tracks, and the sunlight glints off the brass railings of the G-gauge locomotives.
Aug 06
Remains from the past (Ages 7 to 10)Join us to work with real fossils and learn about the four different types. Examine and classify them using a hands lens.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
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