United States, Michigan, Hillsdale, Little Goose Creek Grasslands
42.06473 -84.31638
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. Done as alternate due to lack of permissions. Carex stricta dominated meadow; some weedy species including Lythrum salicaria. Area dominated by hummocks; some shrubs by stream; about 10m to southeast; green gazebo visible across the stream.