Gabis Arboretum
Sunset Walk with Jim Hitz
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Jim Hitz, Horticulturalist, as he guides you on a captivating sunset exploration of Oak Island, culminating at the prairie.
Railway Garden Special – One-Day Event
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLake County Operators from Wisconsin in partnership with Riley’s Railhouse from Chesterton will be bringing special trains to run on our Model G tracks in the Railway Garden. Come see them operate their unique trains that can pull up to 30 train cars!
Trail of Scarecrows
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesOur Trail of Scarecrows will be on display at Gabis Arboretum from October 7 to October 31. This year's theme is Fairy Tale Characters!
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. Tips will be given on ways to improve germination of the seeds, as well as information on proper planting sites.
Prairie Walk
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome see the prairie at Gabis Arboretum one last time before it dies back this fall. You will be seeing asters, goldenrod and other late-blooming species.
Mother’s Day Flower Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesThe best gifts for mom are handmade! Kids will paint a pot and plant a beautiful flower for their mom.