One day, I came off of the outdoor trail to the office and to my surprise, I saw our groundhog, Chesapeake Chuck sitting at my desk, looking at Critter Corner on the computer. “What on earth?” I murmured to myself. So as not to startle…
December 21, 2015 Dear Santa: It’s me, Chesapeake Chuck, the Virginia Living Museum’s Resident Groundhog – NO relation to Punxsutawney Phil! I will keep my list short. All I want for Christmas is: Bill Murray! Bill Murray! Bill Murray! Bill Murray! Why, you may…
Local Groundhog, Chesapeake Chuck makes the call! Newport News, VA (February 2, 2022) – The Virginia Living Museum celebrates local ecosystems every day, and on Wednesday, February 2 Chesapeake Chuck will predict ours. WAVY-TV Meteorologist Jeremy Wheeler will host the 12th annual groundhog weather prediction…
Chesapeake Chuck is the Virginia Living Museum resident groundhog. Watch for him every February 2nd when he predicts Hampton Roads weather with WAVY-TV Meteorologist, Jeremy Wheeler. The ability of the famous Punxsutawney Phil to accurately forecast weather may be questionable, but early February is a good…
March 22, 2018 Spring is here! (Sorry Chesapeake Chuck…) And the VLM educators are gearing up for Spring Break Camp, April 2-6, 2018. Discovery Awaits! is this year’s K-2 camp and will be filled with some hair raising experiments. Each day will focus on a…
June 2, 2017 The Virginia Living Museum (VLM) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2017 Otter Ball Conservation Gala which was held May 19. The elegant affair was presented by TowneBank, and with approximately 200 guests in attendance, the museum raised an…
When George Mathews first met Moe, now one of the Virginia Living Museum’s otters, Moe only swam in a baby pool and rode around in a wagon. Rescued as a pup after his mother was killed by a boat propeller, Moe spent some time with…
January 21, 2016 Dear Mr. Murray: I hope by now that you are familiar with our renowned groundhog, Chesapeake Chuck, who claims to be your #1 Fan. He has launched an all-out social media campaign (#HelpChuckMeetBillMurray) to convince you to join him this Groundhog Day on February…
Naturally Speaking Series Sponsored by: The Virginia Living Museum’s Naturally Speaking Lecture Series is a virtual and in-person interactive discussion that brings fascinating details about our local, regional and global ecosystems directly to you! Each lecture is hosted by the VLM Executive Director Rebecca Kleinhample…