A butterfly sculpture in the native plant garden at Gabis Arboretum

Gabis Arboretum

The Purdue University Northwest Gabis Arboretum serves as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation and engagement with the natural environment.

Model Trains Done for Season

The model trains at the Railway Garden have stopped running for the season. They will resume operation in May.

Damien Gabis

Remembering Damien Gabis

We are saddened to share that the Gabis Arboretum at Purdue University Northwest has lost a dear friend and advocate for environmental conservation and education with the passing of Damien Gabis.

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Welcome to the garden

Explore Gabis

Gabis Arboretum boasts 300 acres of magnificent landscapes featuring a restored prairie, display gardens, wetlands and miles of hiking trails through woodlands.With musical events and public educational programs, the arboretum has something for any interest!

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Butterfly milkweed

Native Plant Sale

Sales NOW Open!

Find the perfect addition to your garden with Gabis Arboretum’s annual native plant sale! Proceeds help support the arboretum.

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Resources

Girls sitting down

Become a Member

A Gabis Arboretum provides free admission and reciprocal benefits to more than 300 other arboreta and gardens nationwide.

Kids in face paint play in the gardens at Gabis Arboretum

Events and Programs

From nature hikes to the Summer Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum has events of every kind for lovers of the outdoors.

An outdoor wedding at Gabis Arboretum

Host an Event

Gabis Arboretum is the premier setting for weddings, corporate events and private events.

A sidewalk at Gabis Arboretum. There is a metal bench on the left side of the paved walkway

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Upcoming Events

Mar 12

Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt

Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build environmental awareness as you find nine natural winter objects.

Mar 12

Native Plant Sale

Join Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for our annual native plant sale! Proceeds from the plant sale help support the Arboretum.

Mar 13

Woodcock Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt (Sold Out!)

Join us for a nighttime birding hike with Valparaiso University Biology Professor Laurie Eberhardt, a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions.

Mar 15

Winter Night Hike

Brave the cold as we embark on a winter night hike!