Cape May Warblers are one of 36 species of warbler that have been recorded at Fermilab.
Wally Levernier
During the spring and fall, Roads and Grounds crews conduct prescribed burns in the natural areas to create and maintain a healthy ecosystem for both plants and animals.
As you drive through Fermilab, please be cautious of wildlife that may share the road.
The Fermilab Natural Areas organization assists in restoring, managing and monitoring Fermilab’s various ecosystems. They aim to “restore and study the natural areas within Fermilab while encouraging employees and neighbors to experience and enjoy Fermilab’s natural beauty.”
Many animals are on the move in fall to find a safe place to spend winter. What should you do if you find an animal inside a building or in an unusual spot outdoors?
On Jan. 4, 2021, Fermilab experienced hoarfrost. Here is the wintry mix on the south half of Main Ring Road.
On July 15, 2020, two osprey chicks peer out onto the Fermilab campus from their nest.
On Jan. 4, 2021, a bald eagle perches on a snowy branch on the Fermilab campus.
On Oct. 2, 2020, a fringed gentian blooms on the Fermilab campus.
Fermilab’s natural areas are one of its distinguishing characteristics. The ELM Committee manages them.