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Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds

with Joe Alvarez
2026-10-19 18:00:00 2026-10-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Monday, October 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-19 18:00:00 2026-10-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Squash, Pumpkins & Gourds Registration requested. Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Lower Cape

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Registration requested.

All events are tentatively scheduled and may change. Please see the CMCL Events Calendar on our website, follow us on social media, and subscribe to our weekly eNewsletter for any and all updates.

Sure, some winter squashes like butternut squash and acorn squash might look different from those round orange pumpkins, but are they technically the same? And how do gourds fit into the equation? It can all sound a bit confusing, but we're here to set the record straight.

Joseph Alvarez has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental Science, is a founding member of the Cape May County Beach Plum Association, a member of the state Beekeepers Association and is active in many county and agricultural programs in South Jersey.

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AGE GROUP: | 18 or older |

EVENT TYPE: | Natural History | Education |

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Lower Cape
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Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed
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