A team of high school students focus on environmental sciences while participating in a regional competition-style academic event held at the Fernald Preserve.
The staff at the Fernald Preserve is available to address schools, scouts, senior groups, and other organized groups on a variety of topics relating to the site’s history, mission, groundwater remedy, ecological restoration, environmental sciences, wildlife, ecology, and green building features. Nature and history programs can be customized to meet your group’s specific objectives.
To schedule a program or for more information, please email us at Fernald@lm.doe.gov or call us at 513-648-3330.
To view the Meeting Space and Program Request Policy, Fernald Preserve, Ohio, Site click here.
The Fernald Preserve, Ohio, Site offers a variety of public programs, privately scheduled programs/speakers, and meeting spaces, in addition to regular visitors center hours, trails, and wildlife viewing areas. Meeting spaces and site-related nature, environmental science, and history programs are available year round.
Save the Date: 20th Anniversary of Fernald Cleanup
Sept. 19, 2026
Fernald Preserve celebrates 20 years of the successful remediation of the site and subsequent long-term stewardship. Join us for an open house and special event programs from 2-4pm. Details to follow.History Self-Guided Trail
Sept. 1-30
Explore all public corners of the site to learn about its history.Beaver Sit
Friday, Sept. 4, 7:30-9 p.m.
Bring a chair and come out to watch these busy beavers. Preregistration is required.Cincinnati Astronomical Society: Catastrophic Variable Stars
Friday, Sept. 11, 8:30-11 p.m.
Come out and learn what really happens when the heart of a star begins to palpitate.Fall Migration Bird Walk
Sunday, Sept. 13, 8-11 a.m.
Come out for a 2-3 mile hike to see what birds we can find. Sturdy footwear is a must.
On-Site Disposal Facility Sunset Hike
Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:15-8:30 p.m.
Take a 1-mile hike from the Lodge Pond parking lot to the top of the OSDF. Sturdy shoes are required.Fernald Preserve Annual Public Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join us to learn about the Fernald Preserve 2025 Site Environmental Report.Moth Night: With Jim McCormac
Friday Sept. 25, 8-11 p.m.
Join special guest Jim McCormac for a talk about moths and some time outside looking for moths and caterpillars.Monthly Bird Walk: Hickory Trail
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8-11 a.m.
Come out for a 3-mile hike on the Hickory Trail as we look for some resident birds and late migrants.The Community Meeting Room, Resource Room, and outdoor Program Shelter were designed to be used by the public when they are not in use by Fernald Preserve staff. These facilities are available free of charge for noncommercial use by organized groups.
Seating capacity for the Community Meeting Room is 120 for theater seating and 80 for conference seating.
Seating capacity at standard tables in the outdoor Program Shelter is 58.
The seating capacity in the Resource Room is 8 (at a conference table).
The application review process to reserve these facilities could take up to two weeks.
To make a room reservation or for more information, please email us at Fernald@lm.doe.gov or call us at 513-648-3330.
To view the Meeting Space and Program Request Policy, Fernald Preserve, Ohio, Site click here.