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.
Birding Night Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt (SOLD OUT)
The April 5th date has sold out. New date added of April 12th. Join us for a nighttime birding hike with the Valparaiso University Biology Professor Dr. Laurie Eberhardt, a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions. We will listen as birds sing their evening songs, tuck in to roost and finally end with the […]
Volunteer Work Day
Join us every second Saturday to help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or with mulching the trails.
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist at Gabis Arboretum and ID all the spring wildflowers we can find including trillium, bloodroot and many others.
Arbor Day Celebration
Join us for our 10th annual ceremonial tree planting, nature crafts, and a hike to learn about the arboretum’s tree collection.
Stargazing (Cancelled)
Join Purdue Northwest Astronomers for an evening of stargazing. We expect to see the Moon, Venus, and Mars, along with a few other objects!
Spring Ephemeral Photo Walk
Join photographer and docent, Deb Armstrong, on a guided walk to see spring ephemerals and learn how to take stunning photos on your smart phone or camera.