Gabis Classes and Programs
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!
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.
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!
Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Hike
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome join the naturalist and identify all the spring wildflowers we can find.
Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp at Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesGrades 3 to 5 can experience an unforgettable summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife, habitats and more!
Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp at Gabis Arboretum
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesGrades 6 to 8 can experience summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife and habitats and more!
Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer
Join Bill Suriano, an enthusiastic amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for an evening of celestial exploration.
Succulents Workshop
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesDiscover how to cultivate mini succulents in a variety of containers, from little dishes to glasses.
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Gabis Arboretum 450 West 100 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesCome see the annual Perseid meteor shower during this late-night viewing party. Astrophotographer Bill Suriano will provide insight into why the meteor shower is an annual occurrence.