Peter Geiger

In the last few years there has been some question about the placement of the Thanksgiving holiday on the fourth Thursday in November and whether, in fact, it should be observed at a more appropriate time in the fall season.

Read what folklore says about this fuzzy little critter and the winter ahead! Can we forecast weather by caterpillar?

What does folklore tell us about spider and cricket activity this time of year? Find out!

And the Halloween password is…

Before there were weather apps for your smartphone, people looked to nature to prepare for what’s to come. What signs of a hard winter are you already seeing in your backyard?

Before there were weather apps for your smartphone, people looked to nature to prepare for what's to come. What signs of a hard winter are you already seeing in your backyard?