United States, Michigan, Hillsdale, Little Goose Creek Grasslands
42.06132 -84.32435
304 meters (997ft)
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. Sedge meadow/inundated flat (not currently inundated) with major Frangula alnus encroachment; Dasiphora fruticosa, Valieriana eburnea, Solidago uliginosa common in area; soil moist but not wet; many Schoenoplectus acutus stems in area; about 90m east from main entrance to sanctuary.