As October comes to an end, we are collecting more seeds than ever before as we continue to travel the east coast. On our last trip, my crew member and I made 37 collections! Space in the seed room is getting a bit tight.

Seed room at NCBG

We had the opportunity to collect some really awesome things, like Opuntia humifusa, prickly pear!

Opuntia humifusa from Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, MD

And we got a closer look at the wild ponies of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

Pony at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

We spent most of the time on the coast, so the sites were all amazing.

Horns Point Laboratory, MD

Mason Neck State Park, VA

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA

Since the days are getting shorter, we get to see the sun both rise and set, and they have been spectacular!

Sunrise at Virginia Beach

Sunset at Mason Neck State Park, VA

Sunset at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, VA

Cheers!

Lauren