Happy Groundhog Day!

Julia went to a Groundhog Day program at Black Hill this afternoon. She learned about the tradition of the groundhog looking for its shadow, predicting an early or late spring. She also learned that one of the groundhog's nicknames is a "whistle pig." (Julia thought that was pretty funny.)After learning about groundhogs, Julia made a paper-sack puppet. She did all of the work herself - coloring the picture, cutting it out and then gluing it onto the paper sack.
After making puppets, the group went on a short walk outside, looking for groundhog holes. Groundhogs hibernate, so we didn't see any of the rodents today, but we know where to look for them once the weather gets warmer. The program finished up with a picture book. As usual, Julia thoroughly enjoyed the activity at Black Hill!