ONLY THE SHADOW KNOWS WHAT WOODY WILL PREDICT FOR 2013!

Michigan’s OFFICIAL Groundhog is set to make her prediction on February 2! 

This year, get your long-range weather forecast straight from Woody, Michigan’s Official Groundhog!  The Howell Conference & Nature Center will host a special celebration starting at 7:45 a.m., with the long-awaited prediction coming at 8:15 a.m. sharp!  No matter the weather – wind, rain, snow, sleet, or sunshine – Woody will make her prediction at the Nature Center. 

New for 2013, the first-ever chance to enjoy
Breakfast with Woody at 9:00 a.m.
$8 adults, $6 kids, under 2 FREE
Seats are still available, call 517-546-0249 to register

Don’t forget about the annual crazy outfit contest for kids! Brave the winter weather in a crazy outfit for a chance to win a great prize – the child with the most outrageous outfit will receive one free week of summer day camp!Woody 12a cup

2nd Prize: three days of summer day camp

3rd Prize: $25 gift certificate for any product or service offered by HCNC

4th & 5th Prizes: Commemorative Woody t-shirt

All participants get a FREE Commemorative Woody button!

We’re grateful to JJ Jinkleheimer & Co., Howell for desiging this adorable image of Woody!

 

Learn More about Woody’s record of weather and Super Bowl predictions.

February 2, 2013

7:45 Festivities begin with our annual Costume Contest

8:15 a.m. Woody’s prediction-free & open to the public

9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast with Michigan’s Official Groundhog!

$8 adults, $6 children, kids under 2 FREE
Call 517-546-0249 for reservations!

Groundhog Day Virtual Archives:

WXYZ-Woodys Sorry 3/20/13

WHMI 93.5 FM-Woody Admits She Was Wrong As Snow Flies on First Day of Spring-3/20/13

Michigan Radio-Spring? What Spring?-3/20/13

WLNS TV6-Michigan’s Official Groundhog Issues Apology- 3/20/13

WLNS TV 6 Lansing – Jackson | Your Local News Leader-2/2013

AnnArbor.com-Groundhog Apology-3/20/13

Fox News – Woody Breaks Gender Barrier 1/29/2007

Fox News- Phil’s Got Competition 2/2/2007