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Woody the Woodchuck, who lives at the Howell Nature Center, saw her shadow on Feb. 2, 2024, meaning winter will last until mid-March. The event drew a large crowd of families and visitors who enjoyed games, costumes and education about groundhogs. Join the Howell Nature Center on Groundhog Day as Woody, Michigan’s OFFICIAL groundhog, makes her prediction LIVE! Will we have six more weeks of winter? Or will we have an early spring? The day will start at 7:30 am with a free continental breakfast in our Pineview Lodge, some fun groundhog games, and learn all about groundhogs from our knowledgeable wildlife staff. Plus, a Groundhog Day The 2024 Howell Groundhog Day Celebration in 2024 takes place Friday, Feb. 2 from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. It kicks off with a costume contest for kids, who can come to the event dressed as winter, spring, a groundhog or any other costumes that fit the theme of the day. The winner receives a $25 Nature Center gift certificate. Woody the Woodchuck, a female groundhog, is set to give her 27th prediction in front of a live audience around 8:30 a.m. for Groundhog Day on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Howell Nature Center, 1005 The day will start at 7:30 am with a free continental breakfast in our Pineview Lodge, some fun groundhog games, and learn all about groundhogs from our knowledgeable wildlife staff. Plus a Groundhog Day Costume Contest where you could win a $25 gift certificate to HNC! Then we’ll see if Woody predicts an early spring or six more weeks of winter. Beyond the weather forecast, the Howell Nature Center will have a day packed with activities starting at 7:30 a.m., including a free breakfast, games and a Groundhog Day costume contest. Woody has been making predictions for Michigan's weather outlook for 26 years now, and has nearly a 70% accuracy rate, according to the nature center's Facebook page. Compare that track record to Punxsutawney Phil, who has only been right about 39% of the time since he first began making predictions in 1887. Woody is the state’s official groundhog. It is her 26th year predicting if spring will come early. On Friday, she predicts six more weeks of winter in Michigan. Michigan's own seasonal predictor will make her 24th annual prediction LIVE at the Howell Nature Center. The address is 1005 Triangle Lake Rd. There was also a Groundhog Day costume contest Each February 2nd a.k.a. Groundhog Day while the entire country turns to Pennsylvania's infamous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, Michiganders will look to a different rodent for their weather forecast. Did you know we have a different version of groundhog Phil right here in The Mitten? Meet Woody the Woodchuck! Groundhog Day is on its way and if Punxsutawney Phil or Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck don't see their shadows this year, we could see an early spring, the folk tale says.. Since the 1800s Groundhog Day is on its way and if Punxsutawney Phil or Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck don't see their shadows this year, we could see an early spring, the folk tale says. Since the 1800s And so, the Groundhog Day Marathon was born. EARLY START--If you're planning to be running more than about 6 hours, please start at the 7:00 am early start. The normal start is at 8:00 am. The Basics It’s a winter running event, outside Grand Rapids Michigan. YES! THERE WILL PROBABLY BE LOTS OF SNOW ON THE COURSE. About Woody. Woody the Woodchuck, Michigan’s official clairvoyant groundhog, has been prognosticating for over 2 decades. Unlike the ‘shadow’ technique used by most groundhogs, Woody’s forecast is determined by the time she spends outside on a ceremonial tree stump: 30 seconds or longer means an early spring, any less means a chilly six more weeks of winter. See how the groundhog became a symbol for predicting seasonal changes in America, rooted in German folklore with a badger — which in turn lead to Groundhog Day. How to celebrate Groundhog Day in Michigan. Michiganders who want to see Woody make her live prediction can join The Howell Nature Center for their annual Groundhog Day event. The wildlife staff And so, the Groundhog Day Marathon was born. See website for more details on time, prices and race lengths! Accessible Travel in Michigan; Virtual Accessibility The 2011 Groundhog Day blizzard [3] [4] [5] A storm warning for the entirety of Lake Michigan went up on 1 February, replacing an existing gale warning. Sustained Groundhog Day Celebrations occuring in 2025. Michigan 48843: Registration is required. General Beauregard Lee: Groundhog: 02/02/25: 7:30am EST: Dauset Trails LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As we near the end of January, the next holiday on the list is Groundhog Day or February 2 (which is this Sunday!). Happening this weekend in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
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