LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI — It’s that time again when we get our weather predictions from a rodent, and this year, despite the snow, Michigan’s official groundhog predicts an early spring. Woody ...

Feb 2, 2024 · Woody the Woodchuck, Michigan’s official groundhog who resides at the Howell Nature Center, has had a nearly 70% accuracy rate in her predictions.

Feb 2, 2025 · The day started at 7:30 am with a free continental breakfast in the Pineview Lodge, some fun groundhog games, and educational sessions about groundhogs from the centers knowledgeable wildlife staff.

6 days ago · Michigan's official groundhog, Woody the Woodchuck, who resides at the Howell Nature Center and began forecasting in 1999, has a 67% accuracy rate, according to the center.

5 days ago · What did Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck predict on Groundhog's Day? "Woody has predicted EARLY SPRING!" the Howell Nature Center said of the woodchuck's 27th annual prediction.

Jan 17, 2024 · HOWELL, MI -- Michigan’s official groundhog will soon weigh in on whether there will be six more weeks of winter or if spring is coming soon. Woody the Woodchuck will make her 26th prediction in...

Feb 2, 2023 · HOWELL, MI -- There you have it – spring is coming early this year. Well, that is if you take weather advice from a groundhog. Woody the Woodchuck made her prediction for the season during the...

Jan 31, 2024 · Michigan is home to a long list of celebrities and big names, but Woody the Woodchuck might be the most beloved. Every Groundhog Day, Woody emerges from a small house placed on a stage at the Howell Nature Center …

Feb 2, 2023 · HOWELL, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan’s official groundhog, Woody, made her annual Groundhog Day prediction Thursday morning. With a large crowd gathered around “Woody’s House” at the Howell Nature...

Jan 29, 2024 · Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are large squirrels that are strict herbivores. They eat grasses, plants, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and other plant matter. Groundhogs hibernate in their dens during the winter months. In fact, the Michigan DNR lists groundhogs/woodchucks under " nuisance wildlife." Yikes!