Railway Garden Special – One-Day Event
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLake 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!
HalloWeekend at Gabis Arboretum
Celebrate Halloween at Gabis Arboretum’s second annual Hallo-Weekend! Enjoy an outdoor movie, model trains, age-appropriate activities, and more!
Sunset Walk with Jim Hitz
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Jim Hitz, Horticulturalist, as he guides you on a captivating sunset exploration of Oak Island, culminating at the prairie.
Volunteer Work Day
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome and join the Gabis Arboretum with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden, or mulching the trails!
The Mighty Stature and Ecology of Oaks
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Dr. Spencer Cortwright from Indiana University Northwest as he explains the ecological importance of oaks.
Wreathmaking Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesComplete your holiday decor by learning the basics of building a wreath from scratch at our wreathmaking workshop!
Spring Break Pop-In at Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesLooking for something to do on Spring Break? POP IN to Gabis Arboretum for some fresh air, fun activity, and a little bit of learning.
Spring Night Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin the naturalist for our spring night hike!
Woodcock Hike with Professor Laurie Eberhardt (Sold Out)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a nighttime birding hike with Valparaiso University Biology Professor Laurie Eberhardt, Ph.D., a Behavioral Ecologist who has studied plant-bird interactions.
Family Friendly Woodland Miniature Workshops
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesUnleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of woodland miniature houses!