Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
Woodcock Walk
Join a Gabis Arboretum hike docent to take a guided hike through the woodcock habitat.
Plant Drawing Workshop
Join nature artist, Melissa Washburn, to learn how to identify certain plants in the arboretum during a guided hike and then learn how to draw them.
Preventing Problems in the Landscape Webinar
Join Master Gardener, Lynn Barbee, to take a look at how you can control the problems in your garden.
There’s Fungus Among Us Webinar
Just what is the significance of the role of fungi in our lives? Join Master Gardener, Victoria Jostes, to find out why we actually cannot live without them.
Gabis Gives Back
Join us for a weekend of giving at Gabis Arboretum! We are partnering with the Salvation Army and the Portage Food Pantry for a clothing and food drive. The weekend will also include book readings, crafts, guided hikes and golf cart tours.
Stargazing at the Arboretum
Join PNW astronomers for an evening of stargazing. The arboretum's stunning landscape away from light pollution makes it the perfect location for stargazing!
Presentation: The Gem of Chicago Wilderness
This presentation, led by Spencer Cortwright, Ph.D., assesses the ecological quality of nature preserves in the Chicago area and shows it may be the greatest ecological area in the United States.
Wednesday Wellness Walks with Community Healthcare System
A healthcare provider and a Gabis naturalist will lead you on a leisurely walk, as they share helpful health and wellness tips and information about native plants and wildlife
Spring Ephemeral Photo Walk
Take a guided walk to see spring ephemerals and learn how to photograph them at Gabis Arboretum.