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FYE class travelled to Folly beach to explore the bottom and top of folly beach (top is near the lighthouse) to collect shells to identify. The north end had more trees and grasses, while the south end was more "beachy." The weather was approximately 60 degrees with a low of 36, windy conditions. Great day for surfing as numerous surfers came out. There were a few seagulls patting their feet on the damp sand to find food.

The FYE class drove around 30 minutes to Hollywood, SC to reach the destination of Dixie Plantation. The temperature was around 77 degrees with a low of 59- a day where many students would sulk through the woods, sweaty, and thirsty for water. Dixie Plantation is an 881 acre property where the College of Charleston has a field cabin for it's students that are in disciplinary majors from biology, to marine biology, to forest preservation may study in. Upon arrival, boots were provided as the students were expected to trudge through muddy/ water flooded areas. Traps were previously placed to collect specimen. The first round revealed crawfish, frogs and infantile fish in the traps. A few students split off to frolic through the woods and encountered a snake, which quickly hid. The students then followed trails through the woods identifying things from trees, shrubs, fungi to deer carcasses and deer scat. An ominous blood trail was even found. The property was extremely waterlogged to the point where the travel van almost got stuck in soft ground.

February 21 was a beautiful and sunny 77 degree day. The insects and animals were all frolicking and out and about. The FYE class travelled for around an hour to reach the destination of the Santee Reserve. This specific 24000 acre land was different types of habitats within its property lines. These habitats include brackish waters, freshwater, tidal wetlands and agricultural fields that were historically used for capitalization and industry. In addition to the diverse habitats, numerous species of plants and animals decorate the property, species include reptiles, amphibians, migratory birds, and countless trees/ pines that are iconic to the south and low country.