Ecology and the environment

Multimedia resources to learn more about Fermilab’s ecological research and stewardship as a National Environmental Research Park

FERMILAB ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE | BISON CAM | VIDEOS | ARTICLES

Fermilab ecological science

Fermilab has a long history of land management based on ecological science and stewardship values that enhance the environment. The laboratory site contains most of the major types of ecosystems representative of the United States Midwest and offers unparalleled opportunities for environmental studies and volunteer activities.

In 1989, Fermilab was designated a National Environmental Research Park, one of six across the United States.

Aerial view of Fermilab site

Bison cam

See what the Fermilab bison herd is doing right now.

Videos

Subscribe to Fermilab’s YouTube channel to see new videos as soon as they’re released.

  • “Baby Bison at Fermilab”
  • Monarch butterfly on prairie plant
    “The Past and Present of Natural Areas Restoration at Fermilab”
  • “Dragonflies and Damselflies at Fermilab”

Articles

Read the following webpages to explore the many facets of Fermilab’s nature, ecology, restoration and conservation activities.