Savage Fen SNA

43 Acres Located in Savage, .5 miles S on MN Hwy 13, then 0.25 miles E on 128th St. Park on S side of road. Scott County Twp 115N Rng 21W Sec 16 Type: Deciduous Woods ECS Subsection: Big Woods

Description:

Savage Fen is notable for its rare wetland plant community. A series of alkaline seeps and springs emerge from the base of a bluff formed of calcareous glacial deposits, which were left by the Des Moines lobe at the end of the Wisconsin Glacial period. Rare plant species include valerian and marsh arrow grass throughout the fen community. The fen community found on the moist peat substrate is very sensitive to disturbance. The Nature Conservancy assisted in the protection of this unique wetland.

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