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!
Bird Migration Hike (Sold Out)
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome join a family friendly guided hike (kids are welcome) with long time Gabis volunteers John and Jo Brugos.
Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin the naturalist and collect native seeds from plants in the prairie!
Fall Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin the Naturalist for a fall hike to see the changing leaves and enjoy the brisk cool air.
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.
Holiday Closure (Thanksgiving)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Nov. 28 and 29, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Giving Tuesday
Enjoying our Gabis Arboretum education programs and conservation efforts? Help us continue growing and building memories together!
Holiday Closure (PNW Winter Recess)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 through Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of the PNW winter recess.
Holiday Closure (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Gabis Arboretum will be closed Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.