Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest
The Taltree Arboretum and Gardens (360 acres / 1.5 km²) is an ecologically diverse nature preserve of woodlands,wetlands and prairie, woody plant collections and gardens, located at 450 West 100 North, in Valparaiso, Indiana, USA.
The Arboretum and Gardens contain many natural and ornamental plant exhibits and gardens Ornamental Gardens:
- Welcome Gardens
- Hitz Family Rose Garden
- Native Plant Garden
- Pavilion Garden
- Railway Garden (all new in 2011)
The grounds are open to the public year-round during the daylight hours. One can schedule interpretive, docent-guided hikes for a small fee and the Meyer Pavilion available for rental use. Admission to the preserve is $10.
The Arboretum was founded in the 1990s as an effort to preserve the natural beauty of Northwest Indiana. The initial land purchase was made in 1990 by Damien and Rita Gabis. Groundwork began in 1996. Today the Arboretum is operated by the Taltree Arboretum and Gardens Foundation (formerly the Gabis Family Foundation). Taltree's vision states:
"Taltree will improve quality of life and increase economic vitality in the South Lake Michigan region by preserving green space, establishing significant woody plant collections in beautiful display gardens, hosting cultural events and encouraging people to enjoy, appreciate, and take pride in our natural heritage."
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