Gabis Classes and Programs
All’s Well That Ends Well (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival 2022)
Join the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival Touring Company for a free performance of "All's Well That Ends Well" at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue University Northwest.
Railway Garden Special – One-Day Event
Lake 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!
Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer
Join Bill Suriano, an enthusiastic amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for an evening of celestial exploration.
Succulents Workshop
Discover how to cultivate mini succulents in a variety of containers, from little dishes to glasses.
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Come see the annual Perseid meteor shower during this late-night viewing party. Astrophotographer Bill Suriano will provide insight into why the meteor shower is an annual occurrence.
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
Join 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!
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Join 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.