Welcome to Fermilab Natural Areas
Fermilab is now open again to the public with more limited access.
The Department of Energy has increased security for entry to the site, but the Margaret Pearson Trail and Big Woods trail on the west side of the site, and the trails around the village lakes on the east side are still open to the public. You need to show a "Real ID" compliant photo ID (passport or real-ID driver's license) to enter the site. For details on Fermilab’s hours, activities and site access requirements, please view here
The Department of Energy has increased security for entry to the site, but the Margaret Pearson Trail and Big Woods trail on the west side of the site, and the trails around the village lakes on the east side are still open to the public. You need to show a "Real ID" compliant photo ID (passport or real-ID driver's license) to enter the site. For details on Fermilab’s hours, activities and site access requirements, please view here
Fermilab's Batavia site upcoming two-week closure:
Fermilab's Batavia site will be temporarily closed to the public from Aug. 26 through Sept. 8, 2024.
This includes the Lederman Science Center, all outdoor areas and Wilson Hall.
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Our Annual Report for 2023 is now available
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Merchandise - t-shirts, hats etc. available at our online store
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Public workdays have resumed
Every Monday at 1:00 pm (NO Workdays on Fermilab Holidays)
Work days may be cancelled due to weather or other conditions
Please check calendar in advance
Meet in the Lederman Science Center parking lot
Bring a "Real ID" compliant photo ID to show at the gate.
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Webinar Recordings (new ones will be added as they become available)
Fermilab Natural Areas has volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.
Whether you love native plants, wildlife or everything about nature, we have a place for you to fit in that is suited
to your interests and abilities.
Our regular workdays are Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm throughout the year. The workdays may be cancelled due to holidays or bad weather so check our
calendar in advance.
Parental Permission Form
November 2023
Fermilab Open House - February 2021 - Ecology Presentations
Earth Day - April 2021 - Dragonflies and Damselflies at Fermilab
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A short video introduction to the natural areas at Fermilab and our volunteer work.
Visit our Youtube channel
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Simply download and fill out the volunteer application, indicating your areas of interest and return to the mailing address provided, email to [email protected], or print it out and bring it to one of our workdays. If you are under 18 please have a parent or guardian fill in the permission form.
FNA Volunteer Application
Parental Permission Form
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The Fermilab Natural Areas organization, formed in 2006, is a not for profit, all volunteer network dedicated to restoring, managing and enhancing the natural areas and resources of Fermilab in order to maintain and improve their ecological health and biodiversity. We do not receive funding from Fermilab or the federal government and depend on membership, donations and grants to fund our operations. Throughout the year, we conduct work events where volunteers come together to participate in organized restoration projects. We welcome all volunteers, donations and memberships to FNA.
We aim to conserve, restore and study the natural areas within Fermilab while encouraging employees and neighbors to experience and enjoy Fermilab’s natural beauty.
Our vision is to see that Fermilab’s natural areas and ecosystems are rich in biodiversity, that conservation and restoration are sustainable activities, that Fermilab is a regional leader in natural areas research and that the people of the surrounding communities consider the enjoyment of our open spaces to be a valuable contributor to a high quality of life.
Annual Report (Jan - Dec 2022)
Recent Newsletters
November 2023
Fermilab Natural Areas Report (2008-2016)
Useful Links
Stewards & Monitors Login
Fermilab Natural Areas
P. O. Box 717
Warrenville, Illinois 60555-8777
