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'SQUIRREL'

 is an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate
 your tree climbing, nut gathering 
neighborhood squirrels. It's held in mid-winter
 when food sources are scarce for squirrels
 and other wildlife. Sure, squirrels spent all 
fall gathering and "squirreling " away food. 
But, their supplies may not be enough. And,
 the variety of food is limited. So, give them
 an extra special treat today to supplement
 their winter diets.

Not everyone likes squirrels. While they are
 fun to watch skirting around the yard andtrees, they are aggressive at bird feeders.Squirrels tip almost any bird feeder andspill the seeds in search of the particularseeds they want. In the fall, they attackpumpkins on front porches in search ofthe seeds inside. For gardeners theydig up and steal flower bulbs, and mayeat some of the veggies in your garden.   
  

When you think about it, mid winter is the
 best time to appreciate squirrels. In the
 winter they provide a little entertainment.During other times of the year, you may look at them as a pest in the flower and vegetable gardens. 

Origin of Squirrel Appreciation Day:

Christy Hargrove from Asheville,North Carolina started SquirrelAppreciation Day on January 21, 2001.Christy is a wildlife rehabilitator inNorth Carolina, and is is affiliatedwith the Western North Carolina Nature Center. 

According to Christy,
 "Celebration of the event itself is up to the
 individual or group -- anything from putting 
out extra food for the squirrels to learning 

something new about the species."`

Rose!