Days of the year Archives

February: National Bird Feeding Month

April 22, 2023February 19, 2023 by Bernice Go

According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), 47.8 million Americans enjoy feeding birds in their yard. That amounts to about 1/3 of the United States population! The hobby benefits birds too. Primarily, it helps those who have stayed for the winter and are struggling to find food. But it also helps those who …

Some Spiky Facts About National Hedgehog Day! (The Original Groundhog Day)

February 19, 2023January 23, 2023 by Bernice Go

Hedgehog made out of fruit and tooth picks.

National Hedgehog Day is celebrated on February 2nd of every year, the same day as Groundhog Day in the US and Canada. But when did this prickly holiday begin, and how is it celebrated? Read on to learn about the festivities over this tiny, floofy, spiky mammal! What is National Hedgehog Day? As the story …