Monarch Butterflies Make Cape May a Crucial Stop on Their 2,000-Mile Migration

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

 🦋Monarch Butterflies Make Cape May a Crucial Stop on Their 2,000- Mile Migration

 🥶‍ First Frost Approaching in New Jersey: How to Protect Your Plants

 ⛽ Relief at the Pump: Gas Prices Decline Across New Jersey

 ⚾ Phillies Win NL East, Chase First-Round Bye for Playoffs

👇 Here’s What’s Goin On In The Cape May Local Area 👇 

 September 24th

• Cape May Lighthouse - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Dolphin Watch Around Cape May - 10:00 pm - 12:00 pm

• Historic District Trolley Tour - 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

• Sunset Dolphin Cruise - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

• Spirits, Oddities & Obsessions Combo Tour - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  September 25th

• Painted Ladies, Porches and More Walking Tour - 9:30 am - 10:30 am

• World War II Lookout Tower - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour - 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Cape May Stage presents: Stones In His Pockets - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  September 26th

• Classic American Tales presents Tales at the Dormer House - 4:0 pm - 5:00 pm

• Jon Katity at The Mad Batter - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Open-Mic at Nauti Spirits Distillery - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

• Comedy Showdown at End of the Road Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Cape May Stage presents: Stones In His Pockets - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  September 27th

• Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery featuring Live Music with Doug Kelley - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Wine Down Fridays at Cape May Winery - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Hannah Stone Duo at The Mad Batter - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Cape May Stage presents: Stones In His Pockets - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  September 28th

• Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent with Guy Forcone - Foster Parent Recruiter - 9:00 am - 10:00 am

• Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest - 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm

• Olde Time Italian Festival - 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

• A Case for the Existence of God at East Lynne Theater - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Cape May Stage presents: Stones In His Pockets - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Monarch Butterflies Make Cape May a Crucial Stop on Their 2,000-Mile Migration

 The Cape May Monarch Monitoring Project, the world’s longest-running Monarch butterfly research program, plays a key role in documenting the butterflies' transcontinental migration. The project is based in Cape May, New Jersey, where Monarchs gather to rest before continuing their journey south. Researchers track migration patterns through daily counts and tagging, with public programs offered to raise awareness. Monarch numbers fluctuate annually, highlighting the importance of long-term research in understanding population health.

First Frost Approaching in New Jersey: How to Protect Your Plants

As fall settles in, New Jersey gardeners should prepare for the season’s first frost, typically around November 9th in Cape May County. Warmer fall temperatures may delay frost, but gardeners are encouraged to monitor local weather. Plants can be protected from frost damage by covering them or bringing tropical varieties indoors. Frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and pumpkins should be harvested early, while bulbs and tubers can be stored for the winter.

Relief at the Pump: Gas Prices Decline Across New Jersey

Surprise! Gas prices in New Jersey continue to fall, with the average cost per gallon down to $3.08, marking a decrease from previous weeks. The drop is due to factors like the switch to cheaper winter gasoline and stable crude oil prices. Driving demand has also lessened since the end of the summer travel season. However, there is still potential for prices to rise due to unforeseen events like hurricanes, geopolitical tensions, or changes in pipeline policies. Some gas stations are already selling fuel for less than $3 a gallon.

Phillies Win NL East, Chase First-Round Bye for Playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL East title for the first time since 2011 with a 6-2 win over the Cubs. Already securing a playoff berth, their focus now turns to locking in a first-round bye. The Phillies could finish as the top, second, or third seed in the postseason, depending on how the rest of the regular season unfolds. Now, having added their 12th NL East title, the Phillies are once again poised for a deep postseason run. Their magic number to secure a first-round bye is just two, and they could potentially finish as the top seed in the National League.

Answer to the September 23rd Trivia Question

Question: Cape May is home to which unique U.S. military facility?

A) The first naval submarine base
B) The only U.S. Coast Guard recruit training center
C) The largest Air Force training base
D) The first U.S. Marine Corps camp

Answer: B) The only U.S. Coast Guard recruit training center

Cape May is home to the United States Coast Guard's only enlisted basic training center, where every recruit undergoes eight weeks of training before being deployed