The evening will include a planting ceremony, an evening walk to see previous Arbor Day plantings, and free tree giveaways. A representative from NIPSCO will also be on site to offer tips on where to safely plant trees. 

“We have carefully selected native tree species to give away including River Birch, Bur Oak, and Eastern Wahoo, which is an alternative to the invasive Burning Bush,” said Stephanie Blackstock, the executive director of the arboretum. “Each tree will be in a 5-gallon bucket and come with instructions on how to care for it.”

The Arbor Day Celebration is free but arboretum admission fees apply for non-members. Trees are available to those who pre-register at pnw.edu/arbor-day.

The Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest along with Purdue Northwest’s Hammond and Westville campuses are recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education with the Arbor Day Foundation. The arboretum is also a Level III accredited arboretum with ArbNet.

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest

Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest serves as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation and engagement with the natural environment. Gabis Arboretum offers a wide variety of activities, events and classes for people of all ages and interests. With 300 acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events, the arboretum has something for any interest. Gabis Arboretum holds an accreditation from ArbNet as a Level III accredited arboretum. To learn more about Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, visit pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum.