What is a Fen?

Fens are an important wetland type in the mountains of California. Fens are permanently saturated wetlands, receiving significant water and nutrients from a ground source of water. Ground water fed fens are widespread in the California mountains of the Sierra Nevada, coast range, and southern Cascades.

Galleries

The Fens: In celebration of the magic of a landscape that's fascinated us for centuries - Country Life

Have you ever walked through - Retzer Nature Center

The Fen – Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary

Wetlands. What is a Wetland? Types of wetlands. – Marshes – Swamps – Bogs – Fens Types of wetlands. – Marshes – Swamps – Bogs – Fens Water saturated patches. - ppt download

What is a Fen? The Nature of ACRES' Springy Places - ACRES Land Trust

WETLANDS RESEARCH PROJECT  By Keagan Regner. What is a Wetland?  A wetland is where land and water meet and where almost 300 species of wildlife live. - ppt download

Fens - Freshwater Habitats Trust

Fens vs. Bogs

Subalpine Fens - Colorado Native Plant Society

What is a Fen?

What Is A Fen? - WorldAtlas

Past Meetings 2017/2018 Wissahickon Nature Club

Britain's sinking land - exploring the Fens