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5 Reasons We Love February

From Groundhog Day to Valentine's Day there's lots of fun packed into the shortest month of the year

By Macaroni KID January 18, 2023

Happy (almost) February in Palm Beach County! It's a month of celebrating the love of your life ... whether that be a partner, a child, or ... pizza. Read on for five ways we're having fun this month.


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1. Go crazy for the groundhog

Will he or won't he? Today is the day we find out if the groundhog sees his shadow! No matter if he does or not, celebrate the season by spending some time outside!


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2. Cheer on Rihanna! 

... and the football game too, of course! Looking for the perfect food for Super Bowl Sunday? This giant edible football will be gone by halftime.


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3. Spreading the love

Valentine's Day! Plan a romantic night at home with these ideas. And here are 6 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids. Don't forget the check the event calendar here for Valentine's Day activities and events. They will be marked with a red heart ❤️ at the beginning of the title to make them easier to find.


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4. National Pizza Day

Oh pizza, how we love you. Let us count the ways: Cheese, pepperoni, anchovy, pineapple... we could go on, but you get the idea. Celebrate with Breakfast Pizza, Pizza Casserole, or even Grilled Pizza!


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5. Count those birds!

We're looking forward to adding the feathered friends who visit our bird feeders to the Great Backyard Bird Count! The goal of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a citizen science project, is to count as many birds as participants can find, and report those findings.

Want to participate? It's easy! Here's how: Decide where you will watch birds. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more. Count them! You can report back using the Merlin Bird ID app. 

We love that you can do this at home with kids, but you can also take your bird counting on the road in Palm Beach County! Visit a local nature center or beach and see what you can find.