United States, Michigan, Hillsdale, Little Goose Creek Grasslands
42.06191 -84.32344
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 invaded area immediately adjacent to creek; shrubs include Frangula alnus, Betula pumila, and Cornus sericea. Other species include Solidago altissima, Agrostis gigantea, Lythrum salicaria, and Vitis riparia; ground moist but not inundated; significantly covered by Carex stricta.