Goose Creek Grasslands Explained

Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary
Map:USA Michigan
Map Width:250
Location:Lower Peninsula, Lenawee County, Michigan USA
Nearest City:Jackson, Michigan
Coordinates:42.0617°N -84.3241°W
Area:70acres
Governing Body:Michigan Nature Association, non-profit

Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary, commonly referred to as Goose Creek, is a 70acres nature sanctuary located in Lenawee County, Michigan. It is maintained and preserved by the Michigan Nature Association.

About the sanctuary

Goose Creek is home to a prairie fen habitat, which is a unique wetland that is found only in the glaciated Midwest.[1] More than 200 plant species have been recorded here, including native orchids and pitcher plants, as well as blazing star, sunflowers, and Joe-Pye weed.

Many species of birds have also been spotted at Goose Creek. It is not uncommon to see hawks, meadowlarks, red-winged blackbirds and yellow warblers all in one visit.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.michigannature.org/home/sancts/goose_creek/goose_creek.shtml Goose Creek Grasslands