Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
Plant Drawing Workshop
Join nature artist, Melissa Washburn, to learn how to identify certain plants in the arboretum during a guided hike and then learn how to draw them.
Preventing Problems in the Landscape Webinar
Join Master Gardener, Lynn Barbee, to take a look at how you can control the problems in your garden.
There’s Fungus Among Us Webinar
Just what is the significance of the role of fungi in our lives? Join Master Gardener, Victoria Jostes, to find out why we actually cannot live without them.
Gabis Gives Back
Join us for a weekend of giving at Gabis Arboretum! We are partnering with the Salvation Army and the Portage Food Pantry for a clothing and food drive. The weekend will also include book readings, crafts, guided hikes and golf cart tours.
Earth Day Nature Painting Class
Join Canvas Creations for this family-friendly painting class. Participants will paint a nature canvas under the guidance of a local artist. Suitable for ages 10+.
Arbor Day Evening Walk & Tree Planting Ceremony
Take an evening walk with a naturalist to see Gabis arboretum's beautiful tree collection at sunset.
Mother’s Day Mommy and Me Mini Photo Shoot
The perfect gift for mom! Gabis Arboretum has partnered with Dana Elizabeth Photography to build the perfect backdrop for your "mommy and me" photo shoot.
Father’s Day Fishing and Railway Garden Tours
Bring your own gear for catch-and-release fishing at our North Pond or treat your dad to a behind-the-scenes look at the arboretum's award-winning model railroad garden.
2022 Full Moon Women’s Circle
Please join Gina Bell for a night under the full moon—one of sisterhood, movement, love and release! A full moon women’s circle is a safe and sacred space for women to come together, use their voices, be heard and be seen