Monthly Archives: October 2025

Halloween in the Burrow: A Marmot’s Guide

For most humans Halloween means candy, costumes and mild regrets, usually associated with alcohol. But for marmots, nature’s roundest rodents, it’s a bit more complicated. See, by the time October rolls around, marmots are deep into their pre-hibernation naps, dreaming … Continue reading

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Nutmeg McChunky and the Great National Nut Day Confusion

Today is National Nut Day and no, we’re not talking about the eccentric neighbor kind or your quirky uncle who wears socks with sandals in January, although we all have a few of those in the burrow as well. This … Continue reading

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Grumble in the Grass: A Marmot’s Tribute to National Grouch Day

For most, October 15th is just another crisp autumn day. But for a select, discerning few, it’s a sacred observance: National Grouch Day. Every colony has one, that one marmot who can turn a perfectly fine morning into a lecture … Continue reading

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