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On Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, Connecticut's Chuckles XI will deliver his first prognostication since his "arrest" by Guilford police last year. Connecticut families are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a Groundhog to determine whether Nutmeggers are in for an early Spring or not. This weekend, hit the Groundhg Day Celebration at Ansonia Friday, Feb. 2, is Groundhog Day. The Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester held its annual event with Chuckles, the state's official groundhog. Connecticut’s official groundhog makes his Groundhog Day Celebrations occuring in 2025. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo: 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610: French Creek Freddie: Groundhog: 02/02/25: While Connecticut was awaiting its new Chuckles to be named, Phoebe the Hedgehog officiated the 2021 Groundhog Day, according to NBC Connecticut. Phoebe’s forecast matched that of Pennsylvania’s groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, both of whom predicted six more weeks of winter last year. Of Connecticut's three Groundhog Day animals, Beardsley Bart has had the most luck in correctly guessing the weather, boasting an 80 percent rate of accuracy in the past five years, according to previous reporting by Hearst Connecticut. Chuckles, Connecticut’s state groundhog, was up early on Friday to do his Groundhog Day job – to predict whether we will have an early spring or six more weeks of winter. And — Chuckles has Chuckles XI is part of a long history of groundhogs named Chuckles, all holding the vital title “Official State Groundhog of Connecticut.” The tradition at the Lutz Children’s Museum dates Groundhog Day at Hungerford Nature Center. February 2, 9:30-11:30AM. Celebrate Groundhog Day with the Hungerford Nature Center! Included with admission are stories, crafts and games to help get in the Groundhog Day Spirit. Groundhog Day Hike, Roaring Brook Nature Center. February 4, 1:30PM Punxsutawney Phil made his annual appearance in Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania and predicted six more weeks of winter.. However, Chuckles, the official state groundhog of Connecticut, is The Children's Museum in West Hartford has added a new groundhog to its animal sanctuary and is letting the public vote for its new name ahead of Groundhog Day. The woodchuck is now more abundant in Connecticut than it was during Colonial times. Range: The woodchuck's range extends from eastern Alaska, through much of Canada, into the eastern United States, and south to northern Georgia. Description: The woodchuck, also called groundhog, is the largest member of the squirrel family in the state. This Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park Torrington . February 1. Gather the family and friends and join No Child Left Inside for an in-person event with a variety of outdoor winter activities and Now, ahead of Groundhog Day, the museum needs help naming its newest resident. An online survey presents six possible names for the groundhog: Tulip, Apple, Geraldine, CeCe, February/Febby and Valentina. The results will be announced Sunday, which is Groundhog Day. Save this event: Groundhog Day at Dead Language Beer Project Share this event: Agile For Executives 1 Day Training in Hartford, CT Share this event: On Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, Connecticut's Chuckles XI will deliver his first prognostication since his "arrest" by Guilford police last year. It’s another spirited day in Essex! Essex Ed returns for his 44th year to lead the Groundhog Day Parade. Come ready to make some noise as everyone’s favorite groundhog makes his annual appearance and reveals his secret identity for 2024. Gather by The Gris and watch Ed make his way up Main Street. Parade takes place rain, snow or SHINE! The origins of Gound Hog Day dates back to 1886 when a group of groundhog hunters from Punxsutawney dubbed themselves “The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club” and began promoting Phil was the nations About Chuckles. Chuckles (XI) presides over the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Connecticut. Before making his prediction, the 8-month-old groundhog was sworn in as the official state groundhog by the former town mayor, then whispered his prediction into the ear of current mayor. At 6:47 a.m. today, Chuckles, Connecticut’s official groundhog, that he’s been right 60% of the time — the fifth-most accurate out of 41 Groundhog Day predicting animals from across
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