Category Archives: Holidays

Beltane with the Marmots: Fire, Frolics and Fermented Dandelions

Every spring, as the snow melts and the first green shoots brave the open air, humans celebrate the turning of the season with May Day. But did you know marmots do too? Yes, indeed. While you’re braiding flower crowns and … Continue reading

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Burrowed in Debt

Marmots and Tariffs: The Unlikely Economic Crisis in the Alpine Underground Tariffs. They’re the stuff of international trade disputes, economic downturns and late-night political rants. But while most of us think tariffs only affect humans, a lesser-known victim has emerged … Continue reading

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Marmot Awakening: How the Spring Equinox Shapes Marmot Life

The Spring Equinox: A New Beginning for Marmot Communities As the snow begins to melt and the first green shoots peek through the frost, marmot communities across the alpine meadows stir from their long winter slumber. For marmots, the arrival … Continue reading

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The Clover Conspiracy: Marmots, Myths and Mischief

The hunt for the four-leaf clover. Continue reading

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