Wild and Kind Kids Podcast
Wild and Kind Kids is a podcast for families who love animals: the furry, feathery, scaly, and wiggly ones! Each episode invites kids (and their grown-ups) to get curious about how creatures big and small live, play, and help our planet. Hosted by a mom and her two curious kids, it’s part storytelling, part sound adventure, and all about growing a wilder, kinder world — one animal at a time.
Wild and Kind Kids Podcast
The Groundhog
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Every February, Walter the Magnificent takes center stage on Groundhog Day to predict the seasons, soaking up the cheers, the cameras, and the spotlight. But when it’s time for him to retire, his shy son Archie suddenly finds himself pushed toward a future he’s not sure he really wants. With some gentle encouragement, he learns that sometimes you have to follow your own path and not just what feels like destiny.
Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dig, design, and discover the surprising world of groundhogs in this week’s episode.
Kids will discover:
- Why groundhogs build underground homes called burrows
- How scientists excavate burrows to learn about animal behavior
- If groundhogs really predict the weather
- Why respecting animal homes helps keep wildlife safe
Keep exploring:
- Download a groundhog coloring sheet
- Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
- Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
- Sign up for email updates
Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:
- Groundhog Photos and Facts (National Geographic Kids)
- Grading the Groundhogs (NOAA)
- Fun Facts About Groundhogs (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)