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Ages 8+ Saturday, May 20 Run by a professional photographer, this class will help you achieve a comfort level with your camera. Instruction will be given on exposure, composition, and more. A take home reference guide will be given to all...

All ages Saturday, May 8 Looking for that perfect decor piece for your front porch this spring? Why not create it yourself? For just $25 you can DIY a personalized welcome sign with Valpo Parks! Choose one of the two designs, as well as customize the...

Do you have some experience with tree identification and want to learn more? Did you take one of our previous tree identification webinars for beginners? If so, then this webinar is for you. Join ecologist Joseph Eisinger to dive deeper into tree...

Gabis Arboretum Trained volunteer naturalists will lead your group through the arboretum after hours. Enjoy the sunset while learning about the wildlife and plants around you. This guided hike is free with admission. Admission is $10 per car load....

Join members of the Tree Campus Committee and the Student Government Association to plant trees on each campus and the arboretum in honor of Arbor Day. Westville: Meet in front of SchwarzHammond: Meet at the south SULB entranceGabis...

Focus on Sustainability: Scaling the Circular Economy Garr Punnett, the Chief of Staff at Rheaply, will share his experiences working in an emerging field for an innovative tech company based in Chicago. With a B.A. in Economics, Garr began his...

Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM or 104.7-FM for the Purdue Northwest Today program. Meet the Tree Campus USA Committee and learn more about PNW’s recognition as a Tree Campus – Higher Education. WATCH VIA FACEBOOK LIVE

Gabis Arboretum At this event, guests will walk socially-distanced on the trails at Gabis Arboretum. The S.H.I.N.E Remembrance Garden that has been under construction will be revealed as well. REGISTER HERE The rain date for this event is April 30.

Gabis Arboretum On April 24, Gabis Arboretum’s monthly volunteer day will focus on the woodcock habitat at the arboretum. This volunteer day is perfect for people who are interested in gardening, tree planting, native plants, invasive removal or...

Join us for discussion and dialogue with Anthony Ray Hinton, author of the book “The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life, Freedom, and Justice.” SEE THE EVENT DETAILS