The Gem of the Chicago Wilderness : Ecology and Restoration of one of the Greatest Ecological Regions in the United States
This presentation will convey how to quantify the ecological quality of an area, will present how our area became such an ecological gem, will illustrate some of our most wondrous habitats, and will communicate the important need for restoration of our ecological gem.
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Complete your holiday décor by learning the basics of building a wreath from scratch at our wreath- making workshop.
Holiday Mini Photo Shoot
The perfect photo for the holidays! The Arboretum has partnered with Dana Elizabeth Photography to build the perfect backdrop for your family holiday photo shoot.
Winter Night Hike
Come explore the trails and quiet woods to find out what animals are awake and braving the cold winter night.
Attracting Birds to Your Property
Learn how to support native bird populations through feeding techniques and bird houses. You will also learn how to attract certain species to your property through specific bird feeders and how to repel or eliminate invasive bird species.
About Honeybees
Interested in bees or beekeeping? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about the dramatic impact that honeybees have on the world around us and what you can do to help.
Citizen Science : How to use the iNaturalist App
In this class you will learn how to use iNaturalist to identify organisms, upload findings, and join projects.
Native Legume Growing Workshop
Legumes play a special role in nature because they have a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen. The arboretum's Naturalist will teach participants how to best grown legumes from seed.
Pruning 101 and Advanced Pruning Techniques (Two-Day Workshop)
The Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is excited to host a two-day hands-on pruning workshop. George Brenn, owner of Four Seasons Landscaping in Valparaiso and Chairman of the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program, will guide participants through classroom instruction and field demonstrations.
Learn-N-Burn Prescribed Fire Workshop
Interested in learning more about how prescribed fire can be used to improve your property? Join Forestry and Wildlife professionals for an introduction to prescribed fire.