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Groundhogs, a.k.a. woodchucks, are famous for their shadows, seeing the future and a movie about a day that won’t end. Five more
things to know:
1) The name “woodchuck” is thought to come from the Narragansett “wuchak,” a word that has nothing to do with
wood or chucking.
2) Groundhogs, typically characterized as high-strung loners with surly dispositions, are abundant in New England.
3) Punxsutawney Phil has predicted a longer winter ninety-six times in 122 years.
4) People with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a depressive episode caused by change in season, tend to experience excessive sleeping, almost like hibernation, says Dr. Linda Carpenter of
Butler Hospital in Providence.
5) Need to snap out of a winter rut? Volunteer your time and talent. Find opportunities at the Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, vcri.org.
—NICOLE MARANH
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