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<\/a>Seed room at NCBG<\/p><\/div>\n
We had the opportunity to collect some really awesome things, like Opuntia humifusa,\u00a0<\/i>prickly pear!<\/p>\n Opuntia humifusa<\/em> from Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, MD<\/p><\/div>\n And we got a closer look at the wild ponies of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n Pony at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge<\/p><\/div>\n We spent most of the time on the coast, so the sites were all amazing.<\/p>\n Horns Point Laboratory, MD<\/p><\/div>\n Mason Neck State Park, VA<\/p><\/div>\n Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA<\/p><\/div>\n Since the days are getting shorter, we get to see the sun both rise and set, and they have been spectacular!<\/p>\n Sunrise at Virginia Beach<\/p><\/div>\n Sunset at Mason Neck State Park, VA<\/p><\/div>\n Sunset at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, VA<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Cheers!<\/p>\n Lauren<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 … Continue reading <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>