Gabis Classes and Programs
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.
Specialty Pruning & Candling Workshop
Join us and James Hitz at Gabis Arboretum to learn specialized pruning techniques in order to restrict tree growth.
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Come join the naturalist and ID all the spring wildflowers we can find including trillium, bloodroot and many others.
Grow Your First Garden
This kid-focused program is to teach those how to plant seeds and take care of different plants for their first garden.
Sunset Hike
Join the naturalist at dusk as we tour the property. We will be looking for bats, listening for frogs and crickets, and observing other nighttime creatures.
Wild Edibles & Ethnobotany of Northwest Indiana
Join Ezekiel Flannery, PhD, for a fun and practical workshop which will cover local Native American history while providing an introduction to some common local plants that have been used for food and medicine for many years.
Prairie Walk
Peak prairie season is upon us. Come get a guided tour and see the wildflowers blooming in the prairie.
Trail of Scarecrows Registration Deadline
Get ready for the 13th Annual Trail of Scarecrows! This year's theme is Fairy Tale Characters!
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. Tips will be given on ways to improve germination of the seeds, as well as information on proper planting sites.
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!