What does it mean when a squirrel sees its shadow? I know. Today is Groundhog Day but did you know that groundhogs (woodchucks) and squirrels are closely related? It is true! The groundhogs are the largest member of the squirrel family, Sciuridae. I should have known because they both eat everything in the garden! Squirrel... Continue Reading →
Happy Groundhog Day!
Our resident groundhog, or something, never made an appearance today due to abundant snow and sunshine. But official word from Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania is we will have six more weeks of winter. Punxsutawney, PA – This morning, Pennsylvania’s own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/punxsutawney-phil-predicts-six-more-weeks-of-winter-for-2021/ Six more... Continue Reading →