United States, Michigan, Hillsdale, Little Goose Creek Grasslands
42.06474 -84.31689
303 meters (994ft)
Mostly open prairie fen with strong prairie component. Bisected by Little Goose Creek. Some large swaths of Frangula alnus being treated by Michigan Nature Association. Weedy areas develop further downstream where fen narrows. Highly variable in regards to health of fen with some patches appearing pristine and other complet Phragmites australis stands. Private property is being heavily encroached by shrubs and turning the high quality fen into a patchwork of degraded/healthy fen. Weedy shrub encroached sedge meadow in northern portion of prairie fen; common species include Carex lacustris, Lythrum salicaria and Cornus sericea. IT'S RAINING!!!; about 10m from stream