Drumlin Farm’s Ms. G, the official state groundhog of Massachusetts.
Will Ms. G predict an extended winter or an early spring? Come see Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary’s famous groundhog decipher the weather clues and deliver her forecast on Monday, Feb. 2 starting at 10 a.m.
Drumlin Farm’s own resident groundhog, Ms. G, will make her first major public appearance since being designated “Official State Groundhog of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” Ms. G will give her live forecast at 10 a.m., followed by fun winter activities to celebrate this festive day. Learn about hibernation, winter wildlife, and how to identify animal tracks in the snow, accompanied by children’s crafts and hot cocoa by the fire.
Drumlin Farm will be open for special holiday hours on February 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special event is free with paid admission to the wildlife sanctuary of $8 adults and teens; $6 children 2-12 and seniors, and free for Mass Audubon members. Featured programs:
- Learn the forecast for spring’s arrival from our woodchuck 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 make some winter crafts to take home
Former WBZ-TV weather personality Mish Michaels will be on hand to share the story of the Wellesley school students who joined Mass Audubon in submitting the bill to the Massachusetts state legislature to declare Ms. G the Official State Groundhog. The bill was successfully enacted into law and signed by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick on July 13, 2014.