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As the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources recently announced their activities for their 2025 Groundhog Day Celebration. Every year many throughout the state and beyond make the trip to FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center will host its 48th annual Groundhog Day Celebration on Feb. 2. Members of the public are invited to attend the free event, which will start at 9:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the amphitheater. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced Monday that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center will host its 48th annual Groundhog Day Celebration on Feb. 2. Members of the public are invited to attend the free event, which will start at 9:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the amphitheater. Attend the 48th annual Groundhog Day Celebration at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center on February 2, 2025 to see French Creek Freddie, the state’s unofficial weather prognosticator, make his prediction. While you’re there, purchase an annual pass to the Wildlife Center and plan to return in the spring or summer to see the center’s For more information about the West Virginia State Wildlife Center, visit WVdnr.gov/west-virginia-wildlife-center. Directions to the Wildlife Center To get to the Wildlife Center from I-79 North, take Exit 99 and follow US-48/US-33 East for 12 miles to Buckhannon, and follow WV-20 South for 12 miles. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced plans for its 48th annual Groundhog Day celebration featuring French Creek Freddie. 28 Jan 2025 15:23:55 GMT (1738077835028 FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center will host its 48th annual Groundhog Day Celebration on Feb. 2. Members of the public are invited to attend the free event, which will start at 9:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the amphitheater. FRENCH CREEK — Groundhog Day falls on a Sunday this year, but that won’t stop West Virginia’s own prognosticating groundhog, French Creek Freddie, from predicting what kind of weather lies ahead of us. Freddie will make his prediction during the annual Groundhog Day Celebration at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek, which [] Groundhog Day Celebrations occuring in 2025. Groundhog: 02/02/25: TBD : West Virginia Wildlife Center: 163 Wildlife Rd, French Creek, West Virginia 26218 West Virginia’s 2025 Groundhog Day Celebration is scheduled for Feb. 2 You might know French Creek Freddie as West Virginia’s most popular weather-predicting groundhog, but do you know the story of how Freddie started forecasting or how he got his West Virginia’s groundhog, French Creek Freddie, predicted an early spring as he did not see his shadow, on Feb. 2, 2024, at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center near French Creek, Upshur Virginia Chocolate, Winter Renaissance Washington, DC No festivals this weekend. West Virginia No festivals this weekend. Wisconsin Beer and Winter Festivals. **** SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ME: I’ve been updating the Festival Guides, removing the asterisk (*) once able to confirm the 2025 date and link. State officials announced West Virginia's Groundhog Day festivities in Upshur County have been canceled for 2024. 28 Jan 2025 08:50:29 GMT (1738054229659) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. (WBOY) — Groundhog Day is right around the corner, and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced the upcoming Groundhog Day Celebration events. The West Virginia State Wildlife Center will host the 48th annual celebration on Feb. 2 beginning at 9:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the amphitheater. Concord Charlie is a presumed groundhog from Athens, West Virginia. In a tradition dating back to 1978, Charlie meets with the President of Concord University and relays his predictions regarding the duration of winter. The President then joins a slew of guests at the University’s annual Groundhog Day Breakfast and shares Charlie’s predictions. Groundhog Day Celebrations In America Started In Pennsylvania. The modern Groundhog Day celebration was started in the 1800s by German farmers living in Pennsylvania, not far from where Freddie’s cousin, Punxsutawney Phil, makes his own prediction each year. West Virginia’s Groundhog Day Started In 1978 Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2, and legend has it that if the curious critter sees its shadow, we'll have six more weeks of winter. However, if no shadow is spotted, spring will arrive early. Celebrate this tradition by meeting Sweet Pea, an educational ambassador from AWARE, our local wildlife rehabilitation group. Sweet Pea will be on site from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. No fancy dress LATEST: Did French Creek Freddie see his shadow on Feb. 2? Results here.. UPDATE: 2/1/2024, 11:13 a.m. FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Wildlife Center in French Creek has been given one-day clearance to hold its annual Groundhog Day celebration featuring French Creek Freddie. BUCKHANNON – After a month marked by repeated bouts of winter weather, many local residents hope French Creek Freddie will predict an early spring during the West Virginia Wildlife Center’s annual Groundhog Day celebration. Wildlife biologist Trevor Moore said the event [] Read the full story. Join My Buckhannon today. Become a premium member to unlock [] The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center will host its 48th annual Groundhog Day Celebration Sunday, February 2. Members of the public are invited to attend the free event, which will start at 9:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the
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