Quaking in Fairbank. EarthCache

Fens can form where a groundwater source rich in minerals is exposed to the surface. Depending on a fen’s location, its foundation was laid either during a glacial period hundreds of thousands of years ago (and since eroded), or during the most recent glacial period — about 10,000 years ago. In either case, the geology provided an ideal setting for the development of a fen.

The most tell tale sign of a fen is a mat of thickly woven moss and cattails that forms across the water surface and may quiver and shake when walked upon. Then imagine that mat becoming so thick it can support trees.

To receive credit for this EarthCache, you will need to apply what you have learned from this EarthCache's description and report your findings to me.
1. The posted coordinates will take you to Fairbank Fen's parking area. Your task is to find the fen and
e-mail me the fen's approximate coordinates.

And

2. Once you found then fen, tell me if this fen demonstrates the characteristics described above.

I would like to thank
John Pearson
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
(515)281-8524
for granting me permission
to develop this EarthCache here.