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Here in Virginia, we celebrate the Feb. 2 Groundhog Day holiday on Friday with the prediction from Chesapeake Chuck, the Virginia Living Museum's resident groundhog in Hampton Roads, or Washington Groundhog Day 2024 is Feb. 2. If the animal meteorologist sees its shadow, brace yourself for another six weeks of winter. If not, spring is just around the corner in Virginia and D.C. (Shutterstock) Groundhog burrows can be rather elaborate, with a separate entrance and exit and a designated bathroom chamber. Burrows can be up to 30 feet in length in 4–5 feet in depth. Groundhogs typically dig their burrow along the edge of a wood line adjacent to a good food source like a crop field, pasture, or garden. 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 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Chuck predicted an early spring during the annual Groundhog Day event at the Virginia Living Museum Thursday. Groundhog Day—celebrated each year on February 2—is a fun tradition that most of us are familiar with. According to folklore, if a groundhog sees its shadow on this day, there will be six more weeks of winter. If not, spring is just around the corner!This year, the Wildlife Center of Virginia is celebrating by reminding people about the importance of protecting groundhogs and how to live Groundhog Day 2024. When. February 2nd 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Add To Calendar. Virginia Living Museum, Inc. | Website by: NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Groundhog Day isn’t until Feb. 2, 2025, but one little fellow in Norfolk decided to peek its head out early. Can you see a shadow? Courtesy: Juan Carlos Marrufo Co CONTACT US. Main Address Ellen M. Bozman Government Center 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 View Map. View other County government locations.. Questions? Whistler, a stuffed groundhog belonging to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, was bundled up for a photo session on Groundhog Day in 1965. 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 onsite from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. After a story with UPSHUR COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 11:15 a.m., 2/1/24 Groundhog Day celebrations are back on Friday in West Virginia. The state has obtained a one-day clearance from the U.S. Department of 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. FRENCH CREEK— 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. 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. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Chuck predicted an early spring during the annual Groundhog Day event at the Virginia Living Museum Thursday. Groundhog Day, Ice Fests South Carolina Oysters Tennessee Light Festivals. Texas Wine and the Lunar New Year 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: The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources recently announced their activities for their 2025 Groundhog Day Celebration. Groundhog Day is a fun time too because people get to come and The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced plans for its 48th annual Groundhog Day celebration featuring French Creek Freddie. Groundhog Day Celebrations occuring in 2025. Groundhog: 02/02/25: TBD : West Virginia Wildlife Center: 163 Wildlife Rd, French Creek, West Virginia 26218
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