Groundhog Day

How to Attend Groundhog's Day Events

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Every February 2 crowds gather across the eastern half of North America to catch a glimpse of a groundhog's shadow. A visible shadow supposedly indicates whether spring will arrive early, or continue for another 6 weeks. While the focus is ... more »

How to Celebrate Imbolc

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Imbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated around the beginning of February. This tradition relates to the roots of modern holidays like Groundhog Day and Candlemass. Traditionally Imbolc was a celebration of the approach of spring, and ... more »

How to Celebrate Groundhog Day

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In most parts of the country, gray, dismal February needs all the festivity a person can give it. Why else would people build a holiday around a rodent emerging from his hole? On February 2, 2007, a groundhog named Phil will make his 121st ... more »

How to Identify Ground Squirrel Burrows

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So many animals make their homes in the ground that it can be a difficult to know what lives in that hole you're examining. You should learn how to identify ground squirrel burrows, since their homes can be confused with the burrows of dangerous ... more »

How to Make a Woodchuck Costume

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If you've ever been invited to a costume party at the last minute, but didn't want to do the old eye-holes-in-a-sheet ghost costume, a quick assembled woodchuck costume is just what you need. You can even reuse the costume from Groundhog Day. ... more »

How to Buy Groundhog Day Memorabilia

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For more than 150 years, Groundhog Day has been celebrated on February 2. This commemorates the groundhog's emergence from its burrow to see its shadow, signifying whether the end of winter is near. Predictably, there are many sources of ... more »

How to Celebrate Groundhog Day

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Each year on February 2, the television camera crews gather for the annual vigil. Punxsutawney Phil is one of the best-loved weather forecasters in the United States. Every schoolchild knows that the remaining length of winter depends on whether ... more »

How to Celebrate Groundhog's Day

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Every February 2, groundhogs across North America emerge from hibernation to observe their own shadows and predict the end of winter. Millions of people celebrate Groundhog's Day by participating in local events, hosting parties and learning more ... more »

How to Get Groundhog Day News

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On February 2nd we find out if spring is coming or if we'll see six more weeks of winter. A groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his hole at around 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. If he sees his shadow, that means there will be six more weeks ... more »

How to Identify a Ground Squirrel

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Ground squirrels can be found around the globe, even in deserts and arctic regions. Though they can be mistaken for other species, especially chipmunks and tree squirrels, there are some key features that will help you identify a ground squirrel ... more »

How to Identify a Groundhog

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Groundhogs, which are large rodents found throughout the eastern half of North America, take center stage every February, when the emergence of the animal dictates the coming of spring. The groundhog is a stout herbivore, sometimes reaching up to ... more »

How to Identify a Woodchuck

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Often referred to as groundhogs or marmots, woodchucks (Marmota monax) are giant rodents that can be found in a large section of North America. Identifying a woodchuck is easy, but the decision of what to call it is entirely up to you... more »

How to Identify Groundhog Burrows

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Groundhogs, which are large rodents in the marmot family, have thick claws that allow the animal to burrow quickly under the ground. Groundhogs maintain extensive underground networks to store food, raise their young and hide from predators. ... more »

How to Identify Woodchuck Burrows

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A hole in the ground can be ominous since you just never know what is sleeping inside. Luckily, woodchuck burrows have some distinctive characteristics that will allow you to identify them... more »

How to Join a Groundhog Club

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Groundhog clubs are dedicated to preserving the legend of the groundhog and its ability to foresee the end of winter. These clubs can range from local groups, which may help to organize winter festivals and celebrations in your area, to the ... more »

How to Learn the Origins of Groundhog Day

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We all know Punxsutawney Phil, the furry prognosticator who predicts the end of winter on February 2 each year. Far fewer people know the origins of Groundhog Day. Here’s how to learn all about Groundhog Day, before it was Groundhog Day:.. more »

How to Make a Groundhog Costume

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You can liven your next Groundhog Day celebration by dressing up like a groundhog. By choosing the right materials and coming up with an inspired touch or two, you can create a groundhog costume that will be the hit of the party... more »

How to Make Groundhog Cookies

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The tradition of making cookies for Groundhog Day seems to be growing, with new recipes being introduced every year. One beloved recipe originated in Europe, where the old holiday of Candlemas provided the beginnings for the North American ... more »

How to Observe Ground Squirrels

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While they are among some of the cutest animals in nature, ground squirrels also possess many interesting habits. Because they are a little on the obsessive-compulsive side, observing these animals can be quite a comedic treat... more »

How to Observe Groundhogs

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Observing the groundhog, an animal that is native to the eastern half of North America, can be a challenge due to the alert nature of this rodent. While the occasional groundhog can be spotted gathering food by the side of a country road, you may ... more »

How to Observe Woodchucks

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Woodchucks are interesting creatures to observe, because they seem tireless and display insatiable curiosities. Since they never wander far from their burrows, they also happen to be some of the easiest animals to watch... more »

How to Recognize Ground Squirrel Predators

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Ground squirrels have many enemies. Being able to recognize ground squirrel predators will help you to determine the best way to remove ground squirrels from your property or to protect a ground squirrel population in your area... more »

How to Recognize Ground Squirrel Sounds

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Ground squirrels emit some of the most varied sounds in the rodent family. Being able to identify their calls will help you to identify the animal and what they are looking for... more »

How to Recognize Groundhog Sounds

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The common groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, is most famous for its fabled ability to predict the end of winter by coming out of hibernation to see its own shadow. Groundhogs are also known for their complex vocalizations, involving a series ... more »

How to Recognize Woodchuck Sounds

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Woodchucks are extremely chatty critters, so hearing and identifying the call of a woodchuck is a cinch, especially since some of the distinctive noises evoke how the woodchuck got its name... more »

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