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Celebrate Groundhog Day at Drumlin Farm – February 2!

Sign the Petition to Help Make Ms. G the 'Official Groundhog of the Commonwealth!'

Drumlin Farm's resident groundhog, Ms. G

Drumlin Farm's resident groundhog Ms. G will reveal her winter weather forecast at 10:00 am, please join us!

Will we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Find out on Tuesday, February 2, by heading out to Drumlin Farm from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for fun winter activities to help celebrate this festive day.

Join us for a day of special events and show your support for our own Ms. G becoming the "Official Groundhog of the Commonwealth!" Learn about hibernation, winter wildlife, and how to identify animal tracks in the snow. All activities are free with admission of $6 for nonmember adults; $4 for nonmember children (2-12) and seniors. Free for members.

See below for the schedule of fun family events throughout the day.

All Day

• Learn the forecast for spring's arrival from our resident groundhog weather experts
• Visit our wildlife and farm animals, and enjoy our trails
• Learn from our farmers and naturalists, and ask them your questions

Special Programs Throughout the Day

10:00am	Woodchuck Weather: Get the up-to-the-minute forecast and learn about woodchuck behavior when our resident groundhog comes out to make a prediction
11:30am	February Furs: Enjoy the February weather while you learn how animals keep themselves warm in the winter
11:30am	Morning Chores: Watch our farmers and wildlife care staff feed the animals and do their morning chores
1:00pm	Making Tracks: Interpret the prints and signs animals leave behind and make a few of your own
2:30pm	Hibernation Station: Learn about the strategies animals use to survive the winter and meet one of our woodchuck weather experts
3:30pm	Afternoon Chores: Watch our farmers and wildlife care staff feed the animals and do their afternoon chores

Event runs rain or shine. Your ticket provides critical support for our education and conservation programs. Thank you!

For more information, contact:

Drumlin Farm
208 South Great Road
Lincoln, MA, 01773
Phone: 781-259-2200
E-mail: drumlinfarm@massaudubon.org