| Published: December 14, 2012 |
Groundhog Day Festivities and a Special Surprise: Mish Michaels! - Feb. 2
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| Drumlin Farm's resident groundhog, Ms. G |
Will we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Join us as Ms. G, Drumlin Farm’s resident groundhog, gives her forecast for the rest of the winter at our Groundhog Day Celebration, Saturday, February 2, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Activities include:
- WBZ-TV meteorologist Joe Joyce will be broadcasting LIVE from Drumlin Farm from 5am to 8am! Check us out on TV to see how many layers to wear before you head over to the farm.
- Learn the forecast for spring’s arrival from our resident groundhog weather expert.
- Visit with more of our resident wildlife and farm animals, and explore the trails.
- Attend special nature and farm programs.
- Warm up by the fire with a story and snacks and make some winter crafts to take home.
Mish and students from the town of Wellesley submitted a bill to the Massachusetts State Legislature to make Ms. G the official “Groundhog of the Commonwealth.” It is called House Bill 1991: An Act to Encourage the Study of Meterology in Elementary Schools. To encourage these fabulous students as they prepare to speak at a public hearing in support of this bill, sign the Ms. G petition, and come join us to celebrate all things groundhog on February 2!
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Special Programs Throughout the Day
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| 9:15 – 10:00 am |
Barn Buddies: Early arrivals can check out the animals in our newest building, the Crossroads Barn, before heading over to the weather forecast. |
| 10:00 – 10:30 am |
Woodchuck Weather: Get the up-to-the-minute forecast and learn about woodchuck behavior when our resident groundhog Ms. G comes out to make her prediction. |
| 10:30 am – noon |
Meet a Meteorologist: Mish Michaels (well-known Boston meteorologist and friend of Drumlin), Joe Joyce (WBZ-TV meteorologist), Terry Eliasen (Executive Weather Producer at WBZ), and Cindy Fitzgibbon (former Fox 25 Meteorologist) will be on hand to answer all of your weather related questions. Our star Ms. G will also be available for photos at this time! |
| 10:30 am – noon |
Cocoa and Crafts: Warm up with a story or two and create some winter crafts to take home while you enjoy coffee, cocoa, and treats provided by our friends at Whole Foods Market of Wayland and Wellesley. |
| 10:45 – 11:30 am |
Winter Predators: It’s tough to survive when most of your meals are hiding! Visit one of our “top of the food chain” predators to learn how native wildlife survive the winter. |
| 11:00 – 11:45 am |
Fur Coats and Feather Beds: Get an up-close look at the heavy winter gear that animals use to keep warm. |
| 12:00 – 12:45 pm |
Winter Meals: Check out the fresh veggies growing in our greenhouse and learn secrets for enjoying fresh local food all year long |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm |
Making Tracks: Interpret the prints and signs animals leave behind and make a few of your own |
| 1:45 – 2:30 pm |
Pony Tales: Find us in the Red Barn and see how our pony’s winter coat keeps him warm |
| 2:30 – 3:15pm |
Hibernation Station: Learn about the strategies animals use to survive the winter and meet one of our woodchuck weather experts |
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